Cathy Westermann, LMHC

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Undergraduate Degree: Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Speech Communication

Graduate Schools: 

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, Masters of Elementary Education

University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, Master of Education School Counseling

Antioch University, Keene, Maine, Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

Professional areas of Interest: Trauma informed, attachment-based and family systems-based mental healthcare, and working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. 

 

Are you fluent in Spanish? No. Actively enrolled in Spanish language online course. 

 

Biography: Cathy Westermann, LMHC is a Washington State licensed mental health therapist. Cathy was raised in Crystal River, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from Auburn University, Auburn Alabama in Speech Communications, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Following graduation, Cathy was commissioned an officer in the United States Marine Corps serving over 11 years in Communication, Administration, and Leadership and achieving the rank of 04/Major. Following her service in the USMC, Cathy earned a Master of Education from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia in Elementary Education. Cathy served in general education and special education as a classroom teacher spanning 15 years from kindergarten through college levels. During her tenure as a classroom teacher, Cathy earned a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska. This led to her interest in Mental Healthcare resulting in her completion of a Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and transitioning from full time education to the mental healthcare profession. Cathy’s clinical interests include Trauma informed mental healthcare, Family Systems, Parenting Interventions, Play and Creative Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Families, Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her diverse education and experience working with and advocating for various populations in various human-based professions, as well as raising her own family, has prepared her to be an advocate for her patients and their healthcare needs in rural or urban settings. She is excited to be a part of the greater Chelan community, providing quality care to people of all ages and backgrounds.

 

Hometown: East Wenatchee, Washington

 

Hobbies: (“What I do for fun”)

My hobbies include hiking, biking, swimming, cross country skiing, exploring gardening, camping, and spending time with my family and both human and furry. 

 

What attracted you to CVCH?

I was drawn to become a provider with CVCH initially due to the positive comments that members of the Chelan and Douglas County community have expressed about CVCH as an initiative-taking medical and behavioral health community service provider which includes outreach to more rural areas. This combined with CVCH’s mission to partner with community stakeholders to achieve optimal health and wellness with compassion and respect for all, secured my professional desire to be a part of this healthcare organization. I am honored to be part of this organization that is committed to empowering the community they serve and to have the opportunity to work alongside other exceptional healthcare providers.