Catalina has always been someone for whom commitment to providing a valuable experience is at the core of how she moves through her work. In that way, you can count on her to be consistently evolving and innovating, but with a steady, anchoring integrity.

Within her assessment work, Catalina is persistent when searching for a resource in the community to address clients’ needs or when advocating for accommodations. She can flexibly and easily shift her approach to meet the client’s goals. From the moment a client walks into her office, they feel welcomed and accepted. What stands out most about her approach is how much time and care she spends when providing feedback, ensuring clients have integrated the information in an affirming, meaningful way. She emphasizes psychoeducation and carefully manages the handoff with the treatment team.

Fun Fact: Catalina’s artistic brain and eye for design have touched every physical space you see in our office. Whether she means to or not, she is a mentor at her core, convincing people to do brave things after 1-2 conversations!

PhD - Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

EMDR Trained & IFS Level 1 Trained

Past President - Iowa Psychological Association