Cathryn Charette

Cathryn Charette practices from a humanistic psychology perspective, focusing on an individual’s strengths and viewing concerns in a whole-person context to reduce what is distressing and limiting in daily life. She guides clients toward greater self-actualization so they can better understand themselves and others, feel more confident in their abilities, clarify motivations and personality, address external stressors, and develop personal insight and a life philosophy that supports decision making and problem solving.

She encourages self-awareness and mindfulness so clients can respond intentionally as events unfold and remain aligned with their values while navigating difficult circumstances in a chaotic world. Cathryn works with the common reality that many people did not receive parenting that modeled healthy boundaries, a clear sense of self and others, or secure attachment - skills that can be learned and strengthened through therapy. She also uses the concept of “earned security” to describe the process of remediating childhood, adult, and relationship trauma and building a stronger core self, including improved self-esteem and a more comfortable attachment style.

Cathryn speaks from personal experience in self-development, having cultivated self-compassion, self-acceptance, patience, and a differentiated sense of self that allows for both autonomy and deep caring attachment. She offers this perspective within a nonjudgmental, wellness-based framework and integrates both professional experience and evidence-based research into her work. Cathryn is inclusive and welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and worldviews, working with clients of all ages with patience, support, and genuine passion for helping others.

She is licensed in California as a marriage and family therapist; her license is CA LMFT 126402, and she has five years of experience providing therapy services in California.