Catherina Lawson

Catherina D Lawson, LPC, R-DMT, is a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist dedicated to facilitating healing and personal growth through the transformative power of movement and therapy. With over a decade of experience in various settings including schools, community agencies, and outpatient facilities, Catherina brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.

Catherina specializes in providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents, individual adults, and families, utilizing an integrative approach that draws from multiple theoretical perspectives. Grounded in a wrap-around treatment model and person-centered care, her practice considers environmental influences on social, cultural, and generational levels.

Her work is informed by a solution-focused and trauma-informed lens, integrating techniques such as behavioral analysis and modification alongside insights from early childhood and human development. Catherina’s therapeutic toolkit includes expressive arts and dance/movement therapy, empowering clients to uncover underlying issues and gain deeper self-awareness for sustainable change.
In her compassionate work with individuals and families, Catherina focuses on identifying patterns of interaction and underlying emotions and thoughts that drive behaviors. Through constructive exploration, clients learn to effectively express their feelings, leading to improved interpersonal relationships and overall well-being.