Cate McCollum
M.Ed., NCC
Master’s Level Counselor
Anxiety
Perfectionism
Coping skills
SPECIALITIES
Trauma
Managing emotions
Life transitions
Athletes & Sports Performance
Friendship troubles
Self-Esteem
Adult Women (25+)
Athletes & Athletic Teams
CLIENTS
Young Adult Women (18-25)
Teen Girls (13-17)
Hi, I’m Cate
My passion is working with teenage girls, young adults, and adult women facing challenges such as anxiety, relationship issues, life changes, friendship struggles, depression, self-esteem, perfectionistic tendencies, and sports performance.
The clients I support are high-achieving, motivated, and goal-driven individuals who are often silently struggling on the inside. My goal is to assist clients in understanding how their unique life experiences have shaped them into who they are today while developing the skills and mindsets necessary to reach their full potential.
Therapy for Young Adult & Adult Women
I have the privilege of holding a safe and comfortable space for young adult and adult women who identify as a “yes” person but are at a breaking point. They sign up for “all the things”, enroll in every activity, and often support others more than take care of themselves. My clients are often navigating major life transitions, such as college, marriage/relationships, or work/career changes. I help women set boundaries, confidently communicate their needs, and feel more capable of managing their own lives.
My approach is relationship-focused, where I offer unconditional encouragement and support. My hope is not to change you, but to walk with you through your journey in enhancing the strengths you already possess and practice offering yourself grace and compassion. When facilitating therapy with women, I often use talk therapy - and for those looking to get some extra steps, I use walk-and-talk therapy!
Therapy for Adolescents Girls
As a former School Counselor, I have provided counseling services to students ranging in age from Pre-K to 12th grade. While serving students in a school counseling role, I realized some needed a deeper level of support than I was able to give - thus, I started my work in private practice!
When working with teenage girls, I often use creative approaches and outdoor activities, including art therapy, games, crafts, and walk-and-talk therapy.
As a genuine, light-hearted therapist, I support my younger clients with a relationship-focused approach that helps them feel heard and understood while we build skills and have a little fun along the way. The adolescents I often work with are struggling to manage big emotions, feel like they have to be perfect in everything they do, and are navigating life changes, self-esteem struggles, and relationships with family and peers.
Therapy for Athletes & Athletic Teams
As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the benefits of holistic wellness and encourage activities that take care of the mind and body. I am passionate about working with high-achieving athletes who may be battling performance anxiety, fear of failure, self-esteem struggles, finding an identity outside of their sport, and managing life alongside competitive sports. I also have experience working with athletes who may have suffered from a traumatic experience in their sport setting.
When working with athletic teams in group settings, I teach skills that foster a sense of cohesion for the team while working towards a common goal of what success means to them. Some topics I often address with athletic teams include goal setting, positive self-talk, emotion regulation techniques, and communication strategies.
My hope when working alongside athletes and teams is to build upon their strengths to shine not only during competition, but also in everyday life.
Under the supervision of Dr. Ashley Tolleson, LPC, NCC, CPCS, RPT
In The Media
Learn more about Cate’s professional journey in her recent feature in the “Defining Moments” series of Canvas Rebel Magazine.
Education
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Master’s degree in School Counseling, Liberty University
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology,
Berry College
Credentials
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National Board-Certified Counselor
Certified School Counselor in the state of Georgia
Service
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As a former collegiate athlete, Cate enjoys volunteering as a camp counselor for refugee children through Soccer Without Borders
Currently accepting new clients!
Therapy Rate: $150 per session
We offer a limited number of reduced-fee spots for clients experiencing financial distress. Please let us know if you are interested in a scholarship spot when you contact our Practice Manager.