Patrice Catanio, MFCC

Agreed, finding a therapist is like dating, filled with doubt and awkward first dates. But really, you can’t tell if it’s a match until you say hello. Meeting Patrice was like that magical first date, she had me at hello!
Her energy, compassion and relentless tenacity to understand made our conversation feel like catching up with an old friend. Her ability to relate is what made me feel safe, cared for. She took my timid call and empowered me to go forth.
And for that, Patrice was my match. The journey of mental wellbeing is long but each and every time I spoke with Patrice, I found courage. Because her practice is practical and empowering.
If you’re on that journey, go say hello to Patrice, she will lead you with compassion, care and kindness.

Reviewing therapists is hard. How much do you share? Everyone wants something different! etc.
I’ll just say, finding the right therapist for you is a lot like dating. You’ve gotta see if there’s chemistry, connection, etc. It can be hard to find the right person to explore all your bullshit with. I found Patrice after «dating» other therapists for months. She was a godsend. Warm, supportive, a great listener. I can’t exactly pinpoint what it is that I was looking for, but she had it. I like to think I switched careers, got engaged, married, welcomed a dog to our family, and bought a house on that couch. So grateful for the time we have spent together.
Good luck on your search!

Worst therapeutic experience of my life. Shocking blaming the victim, that even she acknowledged she had done. Horrible email later that day, after I pointed out the blaming the victim problem. She sent me url’s to justify her judgment of me. I have no idea how she got all the great reviews, as it was a nightmare that I will need therapy to recover from and it was only one session. If you want a therapist that will not make judgmental faces while you share your inner most private feelings and experiences, she is not the one for you. If you are looking for 100% positive regard go elsewhere.

Patrice is a natural. I’ve often thought that good therapists are born, not made. No amount of education will give you the kindness, wisdom, and insight necessary to be an effective therapist. Patrice has ‘it’. She’s been tremendously helpful and makes me feel like I really have an ally. I highly recommend her.

Patrice Catanio has been my therapist since 2004. I refer everyone I know that is in need of a therapist to her. She really has a gift. She helped me so much along my journey and I will forever be grateful for her. She goes down in my book as one of my heroes, and when life is going great and I don’t feel the need to see her, I miss her tremendously. With all that said, when I start to feel that I am coming undone and all the tricks that she taught me are not working anymore then I go back and dive in deeper with her. There is always room for self discovery and self-​improvement and if you are looking for that, I highly recommend Patrice Catanio. Plus this lady really knows her music.

I was recommended to go see Patrice through a friend, and if it is possible to have a therapist soulmate, she is mine. She just immediately got me. If I could go to Patrice everyday for the rest of my life I would. I always leave her sessions feeling lighter and that much more prepared to handle everything life throws my way. She has completely transformed me into the person I am today. It took years, but I am so confident and aware now of myself and my feelings because of her. She can read you like an open book, and even though what she has to say can be hard to hear and admit to yourself, she does it in a way that is so warm, caring, and supportive. A few of the things I love that are different from past therapy experiences I have had, firstly, that she gives you actual literature to take home and continue your work, whether it is a book or a photocopy of a magazine article. I went out and bought some of the books that she let me borrow because they helped me so much I wanted to always have them on hand, during those down times when I am not feeling as strong about certain situations as I want to. I also really liked that she recommend different supplements and exercises to help with mood and energy levels, which made a huge difference in me and I still use to this day. She also can perform EMDR which is this amazing type of therapy that can help you learn to cope and move past traumatic or stressful events. She gives you so many different tools to work with, that you really can overcome anything no matter how big or small. I would and have recommended her to so many of my friends that are looking to start therapy for the very first time or to try it again. It is a scary step to take but trust me when I say you will be in the best hands possible. If you are open to it, you won’t regret it!

Patrice is actually «woohoo! as good as it gets!» I can’t say enough good things about her. She’s compassionate, considerate, kind, receptive, responsive, and sympathetic. The work I’ve done with her for the last couple years has helped me beyond words and I can’t recommend her enough. Go see her!

She’s great. She’s my therapist. I’ve sent all my friends to her. You should go, too. She’ll fix your crazies!