About me & my work
Hi! I am Ecaterina(Catia) Gittard, I am a licensed clinical social worker and a certified brainspotting therapist. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill in 2015. I studied psychology in my home country Moldova and I can speak and provide therapy in English, Romanian, and Russian.
I use a variety of mindfulness techniques and therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Guided Meditation, Emotional Freedom Technique, HeartMath, and Trauma Informed Therapy. I strive to create a safe and trusting relationship where clients feel heard, understood, accepted, and empowered.
I would say, when traditional talk therapy doesn't work, and trauma has been stored deeply for a short period of time or for many years, a brain-body based therapy approach, such as brainspotting therapy, can help you release and clear out the trauma from your system. Brainspotting therapy has a beautiful, powerful, focused mindfulness approach, where you can identify, process, and release core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, and other difficult emotions.
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Whether you're looking for a safe space to process your emotions, release daily stress, treat depression, improve your self-esteem, get help with parenting, or clear out trauma, you arrived to the right place, at the right time.
With 10 years of experience of working in the mental health field, having a personal multicultural background, working with individuals and families, I am confident that I can help you. I am passionate about what I do and I am excited to be a support to you along your healing journey.
I look forward to connecting with you. Please reach out to book an appointment today.
Ecaterina (Catia) Gittard
Psychotherapist, Certified Brainspotting Therapist
