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Dr. Cat Poehling, LCSW-BACS, LCSW-S, SEP (she/they)

Dr. Cat Poehling is a compassionate and highly skilled trauma therapist specializing in Somatic Experiencing® and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients heal and thrive. As the founder of Tides Center for Wellness, Dr. Cat offers personalized telehealth psychotherapy for individuals seeking deep, transformative healing from trauma. Her holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit, empowering clients to reconnect with their inner resilience and foster lasting well-being. Whether you’re navigating complex emotions, anxiety, or past trauma, Dr. Cat provides a safe, nurturing space to guide you toward balance and growth.

Selected Certifications & Trainings
Somatic Experiencing® Professional

SE Assistant Beginning-Intermediate

Internal Family Systems, Level 2

Dynamic Attachment Repatterning experience (DARe), Level 1

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Basic Training and EMDR + IFS Advanced Training

See a full list of trainings on Cat’s CV

Education
Doctor of Social Work, Tulane University

Master of Social Work, Tulane University

Master of Science in Disaster Resilience Leadership, Tulane University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Licensure
Louisiana LCSW-BACS #13672

Mississippi LCSW #C10452

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