Christa Cavanaugh (she/her)

LMHC, LADC I
Accepting Clients

I am a LMHC/LADC I. With a passion for helping individuals overcome trauma.My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and empowerment!

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Lakeville, MA

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Taking the first step toward healing and growth can be hard! Whether you’re struggling with trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, or need support with self-esteem, motivation, or focus, I’m here to help. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, and I believe everyone has the strength to overcome their struggles and build a fulfilling life!

My Background and Approach

I have a background working with individuals facing challenges related to addiction and incarceration, and I am deeply passionate about the healing power of horses. I witness their transformative impact every day, which is why I offer equine psychotherapy—a unique and empowering approach that helps you heal, build trust, and gain valuable insights. Whether you’re navigating addiction, trauma, intimacy issues, or working on motivation, self-esteem, confidence, or focus, I am here to support and guide you through the process. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling, joyful life is a courageous act, and I’m honored to be by your side as you embrace the positive changes ahead. Sessions are available in equine-assisted, office-based, and virtual formats.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that mental health care is essential health care, and addressing it with compassion, understanding, and holistic approaches is key to true healing. Addiction is not simply a personal struggle, but a deeply interconnected issue that affects individuals, families, and communities. I am passionate about integrating the healing power of horses into addiction and mental health treatment, as they offer a unique, non-judgmental space for individuals to connect with themselves and others in meaningful ways. Horses have an innate ability to mirror emotions and provide therapeutic opportunities for self-reflection, growth, and emotional resilience. In this environment, individuals can develop trust, face challenges, and rebuild their strength in a supportive and empowering way. My approach blends traditional therapeutic methods with the wisdom and presence of horses, emphasizing that mental health is a vital part of overall well-being.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Addiction Counseling Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
  • Family Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Sex Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Physical Disability
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Beacon
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Health New England
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP)
  • Tufts
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon
  • Masshealth
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • MassGeneral Brigham
  • Carelon
  • Tufts public
  • Tufts commercial
  • Tufts Health Plan
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 200/session

Info

Email Christa
6 Barstow St
Lakeville, MA 02347

Reach out to Christa