Dr. Cat Poehling (she/they)

LCSW-S, SEP
Accepting Clients

I am a compassion-focused psychotherapist offering Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems therapies.

Psychotherapist in Mississippi

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Maybe you’ve already tried talk therapy or leaned on survival strategies that helped you cope, but haven’t found true healing. Even when life looks "together" on the outside, you might feel burned out, numb, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. If you're tired of pushing through and ready for meaningful change, you’re in the right place. I work with people who are ready to reclaim their bodies, their boundaries, and their sense of self after living with stress or traumatic experiences.

My Background and Approach

You don’t have to do this alone. My approach blends Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-focused therapy to support nervous system regulation, emotional integration, and deep inner repair. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed care where we’ll gently untangle the effects of trauma, reconnect you to your body, and restore your sense of safety and self. You’ve carried so much for so long and you deserve support that truly sees you. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, connected, and whole, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. I invite you to embark on this transformative journey. Reach out when you're ready.providing a safe and nurturing space for you to heal and thrive.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Attachment Theory Internal Family Systems Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • EcoTherapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Abuse Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 175/session

Reach out to Dr. Cat