Catherine (Cate) Beaton, LCMHC

Catherine (Cate) Beaton began her professional life as a paramedic in Hartford, Connecticut, where, at age 20, she witnessed both the physical and psychological suffering people endure. Those early experiences shaped a conviction that how people connect matters as much as what is done for them, and they set her on a path to deepen her understanding of human experience and relationships.

She pursued graduate study in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, earning a master’s degree from Naropa University, and continued with extensive continuing education focused on trauma and behavior. More recently she completed an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology. Over time she moved into leadership roles, serving as a Clinical and Executive Director, where supporting coworkers and supervisees became central to her professional purpose.

With ten years of clinical supervision experience, she has refined skills in mentoring those who work in helping professions and developed a strong belief that relationships are foundational to collective wellbeing. She values the profound impact a strong therapeutic relationship can have and aims to offer people the experience of being seen, heard, and understood. She holds the LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and denotes a licensed professional trained to provide mental health counseling.