Catherine (Cate) Beaton

Catherine (Cate) Beaton began her helping career as a paramedic in Hartford, Connecticut, and at age 20 witnessed both the physical and psychological suffering people can face. Those early encounters made clear to her that how we connect with one another matters as much as the actions we take, and they set her on a path to deepen her understanding of human experience and the world around us.

She completed a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University, pursued extensive continuing education focused on trauma and behavior, and has recently finished an Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology. Cate has built a clinical foundation around these trainings while also serving in leadership roles; as a Clinical and Executive Director she made supporting coworkers and supervisees a central part of her work.

With a decade of clinical supervision experience, she emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, exploratory space where people can discover who they are. Cate believes relationships and human connection are at the heart of collective health, and she values the strong therapeutic bond as a powerful part of healing and growth. Ultimately, her aim is to offer the gift of being seen, heard, and understood to those she supports.

Cate is licensed to practice as a clinical mental health counselor in both Vermont and New Hampshire, has fifteen years of professional experience, and is based in Vermont.