Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Arlington, MA 02476
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I work with adults facing relationship difficulties, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. My clients often feel overwhelmed by academic pressures, social expectations, and feelings of low self worth and esteem. Through our work together, they are able to transform feelings of overwhelm into a sense of balance and intuition. They build self-confidence, develop healthier relationships with themselves and others, and replace unhelpful coping mechanisms with effective strategies that have lasting outcomes. I have seen my clients build meaningful connections, develop skills to manage stress, and maintain a positive self-image.
I offer a warm, safe space where you can express yourself freely. As a kind and attentive therapist, I listen deeply to help you gain insight and self-awareness. Together, we'll develop personalized strategies to overcome challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth, fostering resilience and a stronger sense of self.
I understand that taking the first step toward healing can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. I'm here to support you every step of the way, providing empathy and understanding as you navigate your journey. Your well-being matters, and together we can unlock your true potential and create the fulfilling life you deserve.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medicare
- Optum
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Kevin Keovongsa (Massachusetts / 120637) Catherine Verdera
- Membership with Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society 2022
- Certificate from University of North Carolina 2023
- Attended William & Mary, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional: Catherine Verdera
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Actualize Counseling & Nutrition
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd