Your Journey towards Transformation and Healing Starts Here

Welcome to Gentle Growth Mental Health Counseling PLLC, where every interaction is geared towards understanding and supporting you on your unique journey. I am here to listen, help, and support you.

Who I AM:

Catherine Frias-Johnson, LMHC-DP

I am a caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental mental health counselor who helps individuals move through life transitions, heal emotional wounds, and reconnect with themselves. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in trust. I believe that each person’s story deserves to be held with respect, curiosity, and compassion.

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What do you need support with:

Individual Therapy

A space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns in a supportive and grounded environment. Ideal for anyone seeking clarity, healing, or growth.

Life Transitions & Relationships

Navigate periods of change, uncertainty, or relationship difficulties with guidance and tools to help you feel more in control and connected.

Motherhood

Support for women balancing the complex emotional demands of motherhood. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, lost, or simply in need of support, you don’t have to carry it all alone.

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing:

A structured approach to help you process distressing experiences, release emotional blocks, and restore a sense of safety and clarity. Ideal for those healing from trauma, anxiety, or persistent negative beliefs.

Clinical Supervision

PA collaborative space to deepen your clinical insight, strengthen your therapeutic skills, and grow with confidence. Ideal for pre-licensed therapists seeking thoughtful, supportive guidance.

Educational Webinars

Interactive and accessible learning on topics that support personal growth, relationships, and emotional well-being. Ideal for anyone curious about mental health or seeking practical tools for everyday life.

Insurances Accepted by Gentle Growth:

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