Shaelyn Cataldo (she/her)

LMHC-A, PMH-C
Accepting Clients

Compassionate care for women ready to heal, grow, and come home to themselves—mind, body, heart, and nervous system.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Cranston, RI
Supervised by Kate Robinson, LICSW, #ISW02953

About My Clients

I support deep feelers, seekers, and sensitive souls who’ve learned to hide their needs to keep the peace or stay safe. You may look steady on the outside, but inside, something longs to exhale. If you're tired of holding it all, performing, or quietly carrying the weight, you’re not alone. I offer warm, grounded support to help you meet the parts you’ve tucked away—and come home to your truth, your needs, your self.

My Background and Approach

I'm a licensed mental health counselor associate (LMHC-A) with a background in trauma-informed care, expressive arts, EMDR, and somatic healing. I bring over 15 years of experience walking alongside others in complex seasons of life—supporting children, families, and women as they navigate stress, grief, disconnection, and self-discovery. My work blends clinical training with the wisdom of lived experience: as a therapist, mother, former caregiver, and lifelong deep feeler. I know what it's like to hold it all together on the outside while quietly struggling within. In our work together, I offer warmth, clarity, and curiosity—not as someone above you, but beside you. I help you attune to your inner world, soften protective patterns, and reconnect with what matters most. My approach is relational, body-based, and compassionate—honoring the parts of you that have helped you survive, while gently guiding you home to the self that longs to thrive.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, with safe others, and with the parts of us we’ve had to hide to belong. I believe you don’t need to be fixed; you need to be heard, held, and honored. I trust the wisdom of the body, the power of presence, and the innate wholeness within every person. I believe we carry both tenderness and truth, and that even our most protective patterns once made sense. In this space, all parts of you are welcome. I hold a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens and value the sacredness of your story. I believe in pacing that honors your nervous system, and in therapy that helps you root into your truth—not just cope, but come alive. I trust that deep within you is a knowing waiting to be remembered. My role is to walk with you—not to lead, but to attune, guide, and support your becoming. Healing isn’t linear, but you don’t have to walk it alone.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185/session

Info

7816867804 Email Shaelyn
63 Sockanosset Cross Road, Suite 3-C
Cranston, RI 02920

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