Katherine
Cacciola
Therapist

Katherine Cacciola
Therapist
Katherine Cacciola, MHC-LP, MA is a psychotherapist who integrates a variety of therapeutic techniques to design personalized treatment plans for each client. She earned her Master’s in Counseling from Northwestern University, specializing in children and teens through The Family Institute. Trained in Brainspotting, a somatic trauma therapy derived from EMDR, Kat helps clients navigate trauma, neurodivergence, and creative challenges.
Drawing on a decade of experience as a teacher and classical musician, Kat uses her background in education and the performing arts to build strong connections with clients. She works with individuals, couples, and clients of all ages, taking a holistic approach that blends mindfulness, Brainspotting, and CBT. With her warmth, humor, and creativity, Kat fosters a compassionate space where clients heal, grow, and thrive.
EXPERTISE
Individuals, couples, and families
Children, adolescents, and adults
Dating + relationships
Trauma
Women's issues
ADHD
Autism
Anxiety
Parenting
Life transitions
LGBTQIA+
Boundary issues
Communication skills
Self-care
THERAPY APPROACHES
Psychodynamic therapy
Brainspotting
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Strengths-based
Solutions-focused
Mindfulness, grounding, resourcing
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Autism
- Ron Kurtz
Trauma
- Peter Levine
OCD
ADHD
- Jonathan Mooney