Catherine Chester
Accepting New Clients Online Therapy Available Sliding Scale Offered Contact Info
- PHONE: (931) 624-5913
ABOUT
Catherine Chester
Catherine has extensive training in somatic and trauma-informed care rooted in the principles of Hakomi—mindfulness, nonviolence, and the belief in the organic unfolding of each person’s inner wisdom.
Catherine holds a deep respect for the intelligence of the body and the internal protections developed from trauma, unmet developmental needs, and/or living in an unjust world.
Her intention is to co-create a container of safety and compassion in which the protections that live in the body can be explored and brought to consciousness. She aims to help her clients cultivate a sense of aliveness and trust in their bodies, welcoming all aspects of their experience
with an awareness of how social location, privilege, and oppression shape that experience.
Catherine is especially passionate about supporting individuals living with chronic pain and the long-term effects of trauma, helping them reconnect with the body.
She is a Licensed Massage Therapist and movement practitioner. She is currently obtaining her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/movement Therapy. She is a Certified Pain Reprocessing Therapy Practitioner, and trained in somatic movement
education.
Her personal experience of recovering from trauma and chronic illness fuels her passion in supporting others on their path.
LOCATION: Portland, Maine (United States)