Alissa A Catiis is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, and Teen Violence. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
Daily life for some can be isolating and debilitating; taking the first step to ask for help requires courage. I deeply understand that coming to an office in Evanston to talk about life’s struggles can feel intimidating and even unwelcoming for some. As a strengths-based therapist and yoga teacher, I am interested in hearing stories from people who do not feel like they fit in, whether it is because they are trauma survivors, people with mental illness, people of color, queer folks, or people who have been historically marginalized. I understand that identifying as a trauma survivor can lead to additional marginalization. I enjoy integrating art, literature, movement, and writing in my clinical work as a means of building relationships and exploring how life transitions and challenges lead us all toward rich, complex life journeys. I am trained in: EMDR therapy, trauma-sensitive yoga, contemplative clinical practice, mind-body interventions, and art therapy.