about Catherine Molenaar
I believe in the power of lifelong growth and healing
Hi, I’m Catherine
I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in the Twin Cities, MN, offering both in-person therapy and telehealth services throughout Minnesota. My journey to becoming a therapist is deeply rooted in my personal experiences and the transformative power of therapy in my own life.
Navigating the complexities of relationships, emotional regulation, and self-identity can be overwhelming, especially when past traumas and attachment issues are involved. Many of my clients struggle with forming healthy relationships, trusting others, and dealing with patterns of codependency or enmeshment. They often face challenges such as anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, and feeling stuck in toxic or unhealthy relationships. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by these struggles, know that you’re not alone and there is a path to healing.
I believe that past experiences often intertwine with our current mindset, sometimes without us realizing it. Using evidence-based therapies, we will explore how your negative core beliefs impact you and your relationships, and work together to unravel these beliefs.
I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed from their many roles and are looking for support as they unwind their pasts from their future while strengthening their closest relationships, including the one with themselves. They may need help healing past trauma, patterns of codependency, fighting, anxiety, depression, people pleasing, walking on eggshells, and broken relationships.
“When you get to a place where you understand that love & belonging, your worthiness, is a birthright and not something you have to earn, anything is possible”
I will guide you in understanding how you arrived at your current situation and help you navigate a path toward meaningful and lasting change
I believe we are constantly evolving through continuous growth and healing
My goal is to empower you to take an active role in your healing, helping you uncover your inner strength and resilience. We will explore the roots of your relationship patterns and how past experiences influence your current issues, fostering deeper understanding and promoting meaningful, lasting change.
Seeking support and guidance on your journey towards healing, growth, and self-discovery is a brave and commendable step. I specialize in working with individuals (15+), couples, and parents, providing a safe and empathetic space to explore and heal attachment wounds and relational dynamics. My approach is holistic, considering the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, and I am committed to empowering you to take an active role in your healing process.
I use a client-focused approach, employing evidence-based therapies to address a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, perfectionism, codependence, and grief and loss. For couples, I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and my trauma-informed approach integrates Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Pia Mellody’s relational trauma model. My goal is to help you understand and heal the root causes of your current issues, fostering meaningful and lasting change.
Clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and easy to talk to. They appreciate my ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and healing. Together, we will work towards transforming your life, healing past wounds, and building a future filled with self-compassion, resilience, and empowered relationships.