About
She specializes in early childhood mental health, working with children from infancy to young adulthood, particularly with families experiencing divorce, children who have suffered early trauma, and gender-creative children and teens. Her expertise includes parent-child, attachment-based play therapy, Circle of Security Parenting Program, mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety and depression, psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children and teens, group therapy for children and adults, individual therapy for adults, and anti-oppressive clinical practice. Cathy's approach to therapy emphasizes building a caring and nonjudgmental relationship with her clients, and she incorporates mindfulness and meditation practices into her work. She is endorsed as an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and a Reflective Supervisor and Consultant by the Infant Mental Health Association of Maryland and DC, and is a Board-approved clinical supervisor in Maryland. Cathy's experience and training also extend to relationship therapy, family therapy, and individual adult therapy, and she is committed to ongoing professional development in anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice. She welcomes clients from the DC and MD areas and can be reached at (202) 318-3958 to schedule an appointment.
Insurance & payment
Cathy Eisenhower accepts Out of Network insurance plans. It is recommended to contact her directly to confirm insurance details and coverage.
- Out of network
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Parent-child, attachment-based play therapy
Cathy specializes in parent-child, attachment-based play therapy, which focuses on building a strong, loving relationship between parents and children.
Circle of Security Parenting Program
Cathy is a Registered Facilitator of the Circle of Security Parenting Program, which helps parents develop a secure attachment with their children.
Mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety and depression
Cathy offers mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety and depression, which help clients develop greater self-awareness and self-regulation skills.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children and teens
Cathy provides psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children and teens, which helps them understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Group therapy for children and adults
Cathy offers group therapy for children and adults, which provides a supportive environment for clients to share their experiences and learn from one another.
Individual therapy for adults
Cathy provides individual therapy for adults, which helps clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe and confidential setting.