Our Approach
Depth-oriented therapy grounded in the body, not just the mind.
We don't do surface-level coping strategies. We don't teach you to manage your symptoms and send you on your way. What we do is help you find the root of what's actually driving the anxiety, the depression, the relational patterns, the addiction, the numbness, and process it at the level where it lives: in your body, in your nervous system, in the grief you've been carrying since before you had words for it.
Both of us integrate contemplative practice directly into clinical work. This isn't mindfulness as a buzzword. Scott trained in Contemplative Psychotherapy at Naropa University and has nineteen years of personal practice including twenty-five silent retreats. Cate's contemplative foundation comes through somatic regulation, Depth Hypnosis training, and a lived sensitivity that makes her exquisitely attuned to what's happening in the room. Mindfulness isn't something we assign as homework. It's the ground we work from.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of therapy do you practice?
Depth-oriented, somatic, attachment-based psychotherapy with contemplative integration. In plain language: we work with the body and the emotions, not just the thoughts. Scott's training is in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University, with additional training in somatic experiencing, Hakomi, Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy, DBT, and modern psychoanalytic group therapy. Cate trained in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, Depth Hypnosis, DBT, and somatic and attachment-based approaches. Both of us integrate mindfulness directly into clinical work.
I've been in therapy before and it didn't help. Why would this be different?
Most therapy stays at the level of insight and coping. You understand your patterns, you learn to manage your symptoms, and you feel somewhat better. But the deeper structure doesn't change. We work at the level of the body and the nervous system, where the patterns actually live. If you've done good cognitive work and still feel stuck, that's often a sign that what's needed is grief work, somatic processing, or both. That's what we do.
What is inhibited grieving?
Inhibited grieving is a pattern where the natural emotional cycle of grief gets blocked because one or more emotions in the cycle was shut down in childhood. When your body tries to grieve naturally, it hits the blocked emotion and reroutes into something else: anxiety, addiction, emotional shutdown, compulsive behavior, or explosive anger. Most people don't know they have it. They just know they feel stuck. We specialize in identifying the block and helping you move through it.
Do you take insurance?
We are private pay only. We do not accept insurance directly. We provide a superbill after each session that you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We recommend calling your insurance company before starting to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits.
How do I know which therapist to choose?
If you're a woman who identifies as highly sensitive and wants to work with someone who brings warmth, validation, and a feminist lens, Cate is likely the right fit. If you're looking for directness, somatic and grief-focused work, spiritual integration, or couples therapy, Scott is likely the right fit. If you're unsure, tell us in the consultation. We'll help you decide, and we'll be honest about it.
Do you work with couples?
Scott works with couples. Cate works with individual women only.
What does a session look like on Zoom?
Like sitting across from someone who's fully present with you. You need a private, quiet space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera. We use a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. Most clients find that online therapy feels surprisingly intimate once they settle in.
How long does therapy take?
It depends on what you're working on. Some clients feel real shifts within the first month. Deeper structural change, the kind that reorganizes how you relate to yourself and others, typically unfolds over three to twelve months. We don't keep you longer than you need. The goal is your autonomy, not your dependence on us.
What is Contemplative Psychotherapy?
It's a clinical training program at Naropa University that integrates Buddhist contemplative traditions with Western psychology at the foundational level. It's not therapy with some mindfulness added on. It's a framework where the therapist's own contemplative practice, their capacity to be present without agenda, becomes the primary therapeutic instrument. Scott completed the full program including four weeks of silent retreat per year during training.
What is the Neurosequential Model?
Developed by Dr. Bruce Perry, it's a framework for understanding how trauma affects the brain developmentally. It sequences therapeutic interventions to match the brain's architecture: starting with the brainstem (regulation and safety) before moving to the limbic system (relational connection) and finally the cortex (insight and narrative). Cate trained in this model at one of the first facilities to implement it in Wisconsin.
I think I'm too sensitive for this kind of work.
Your sensitivity is not the obstacle. It's the instrument. Highly sensitive people often assume they can't handle deep emotional work because they already feel overwhelmed by daily life. In our experience, the opposite is true. Your sensitivity means you have extraordinary access to your inner world. What's been missing isn't toughness. It's the right container and the right guide.
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