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Catherine Sikelianos-Carter

Catherine Sikelianos-Carter

LCAT

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

Caty Sikelianos-Carter is a New York licensed (LCAT) and nationally board-certified (ATR-BC) Creative Arts Therapist, as well as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Vermont. As a gender-affirming therapist whose practice is grounded in social justice, she specializes in working with queer and trans clients of all ages and has extensive experience with children and teens.

Therapy Philosophy

To provide individualized care, Caty integrates elements of DBT, CBT, Jungian psychology, and solution-focused interventions with mindfulness skills and play therapy. At the core of her work are authenticity, dignity, and respect. She aims to offer a space where clients feel seen without needing to defend themselves, challenged without being judged, and supported in building an authentic life.

Special Training & Certifications

Caty believes therapy is not about “fixing” who you are, but about creating space to understand yourself more fully, build resilience, and move toward the life you want. She collaborates closely with her clients to address their unique goals and needs. Whether you are seeking support for imposter syndrome, exhaustion, anxiety, identity exploration, minority stress, or navigating social or medical transitions, Caty provides a space to listen, encourage, and validate your choices.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Neurodivergent Challenges Parenting stress Co-parenting challenges Identity exploration Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Grief & Loss Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Gender transition support

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Polyvagal-Informed Therapy Art Therapy Expressive Arts Therapy Play Therapy Humanistic

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Queer- and trans-affirming Culturally responsive Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Emotions as information Acceptance and commitment
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Mindfulness-oriented Creative expression in therapy Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Connection between personal and systemic healing
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Cultural humility over competence Transparency in process Ongoing education commitment Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice

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Practice Information

  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, Thai
  • Session Cost: 50+
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    Comprehensive honor based sliding scale. Case-by-case for ins.
  • Populations Served: Children,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,LGBTQIA+ clients,Families

Credentials

  • License Type: LCAT, ATR-BC, LCMHC
  • License Number: 003029-01
  • Licensing Body: NYS OFFICE OF PROFESSIONS

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    8054534437
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 East Hampton , New York
    United States
    📍 Saratoga Springs , New York
    United States
    📍 Bennington, Vermont
    United States
    📍 Burlington, Vermont
    United States