Catherine Doster, MA, LCMHCA
Catherine is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in North Carolina, a National Certified Counselor, and an EMDR-trained clinician. She earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College (Annapolis, MD), an M.A. in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (South Hamilton, MA), and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with specialized trauma training from Richmont Graduate University.
Catherine’s path into counseling has been diverse, spanning ministry, marketing, editing, higher education, and non-profit community development. This experience gives her a versatile skill set and a compassionate lens, helping her understand the wide range of life experiences clients bring to counseling. She approaches counseling holistically, attending to the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of health and well-being.
Catherine works from a trauma-informed, relational psychodynamic framework and integrates mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, family systems, and polyvagal theory to meet each client’s unique needs. Her goal is to create a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel deeply seen and heard. She empowers clients to explore their stories, process challenges, and move toward hope, healing, and flourishing.
Catherine works with individuals (primarily women) and couples (ages 18+) and specializes in:
- Trauma Recovery (chronic, complex, developmental)
- Perinatal and maternal mental health
- Marriage and premarital counseling (Certified SYMBIS/SYMBIS+ Facilitator)
- Attachment and relationship issues
- Parenting and family dynamics
- Life transitions and adjustment
- Anxiety
- Grief & Loss
- Spiritual Issues
In addition to counseling, Catherine is passionate about raising awareness around mental health, trauma, and spiritual formation in faith-based communities. She enjoys partnering with various organizations across the Triangle through writing, speaking, and workshops to help foster deeper conversations around these important topics.
Outside the counseling room, Catherine is a lifelong learner who enjoys long-distance running, hiking, playing soccer, reading, walking with friends, and engaging with her community. She especially values time with her husband, three children, and their golden-doodle, Fenway—often exploring new places across the Triangle together.
Returning Clients Schedule Appointments Online OR Call 919-851-1527
Locations: Wake Forest, Telehealth
Insurances: Aetna, BCBS