Ms. Catania earned her bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education and minored in American Sign Language Interpreting from Stephen F. Austin in 2006.  Then, she taught students in Houston ISD for three years at T.H. Rogers.  Her experiences in the schools prompted a move to Chicago to serve youth there in Special Education for four years before applying to graduate school.  Ms. Catania completed her master’s degree in School Counseling and Community Mental Health in 2014.  Upon graduation, she worked for the Chicago Public schools for another four years as a school counselor in a PreK-8th grade school.  After returning to Houston in 2018, Ms. Catania worked as a school counselor in Cy-fair and then for St. Michael Catholic School before transitioning to private practice in 2024.

Below is Ms. Catania's approach to counseling:

We are faced with challenges everyday starting at a very young age. Being strong in our sense of self requires love, acceptance, and perspective.  When we find ourselves in a space of struggle or confusion, relying on healthy coping and problem-solving skills is important. If we are not confident or struggle with these skills, it can lead to self-doubt, avoidance, depression, anxiety and many other feelings that live inside of us. Reaching out for support is a difficult step. Working with a therapist is the best avenue to receive support. It is a safe and judgment free zone to explore and work on goals.

I am dedicated to supporting my clients in all aspects of their lives. I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens, families and parents. I also have a specialty with the following presenting issues: school issues, truancy, learning problems, identity, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, motivation, home life, grief, among others.

Building an authentic relationship in order to get the most out of our work together is something I dedicate time to. I am hoping that we do this dynamic work together.