Catherine Edelstein is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Long Beach. Catherine brings over 11 years of experience working in the mental health and addiction treatment field, with a clinical focus on complex trauma, addiction, and professional burnout. Grounded in collaboration, trust, and individualized care, Catherine believes effective therapy honors each person’s unique experiences and strengths while fostering safety, empowerment, and meaningful change.

Catherine specializes in trauma-informed care and is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is deeply passionate about destigmatizing mental health treatment through advocacy and education, with a strong commitment to expanding access to quality care for underserved communities. Catherine has extensive experience providing therapy across diverse clinical settings and works from a client-centered approach that emphasizes resilience, autonomy, and long-term emotional well-being.