Tides Center for Wellness
Providing psychotherapy, training, consulting, and evaluation in Louisiana and Mississippi
Our mission is to provide, design, and evaluate services that support holistic well-being.
We envision an empowered community free from barriers to accessing holistic well-being.
Dr. Cat Poehling, LCSW-BACS
she/they
Trauma Therapy
As a somatic therapist, I know how our bodies hold valuable information and can play a critical role in the healing process. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma and understand the complex ways in which trauma can impact the mind and body.
Trauma doesn’t have to be “big T” trauma. Trauma is anything that overwhelms our system’s capacity in that moment. I support people to move from coping with life to truly healing. Whether you experienced relational trauma, natural disaster, complex trauma, or find yourself using substances to cope, I strive to provide a secure affirming space to process and find new ways of living.
Consulting
Dr. Poehling has over 20 years of experience working with diverse populations. In addition to mental health, she actively advocates for reproductive health, rights, and justice. Dr. Poehling provides training and consultation services to healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and community groups. She specializes in health equity, individual, organizational, and system-level resilience, trauma-informed care, and mental health interventions and supervision. Her expertise and research in these areas allow her to provide evidence-based recommendations and guidance to organizations seeking to develop or improve their services and programs.
Our Services
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Therapy
If you are looking for an affirming, trauma therapist for healing and support, we are the provider for you! Whether you would like to address long held trauma, daily stress, or are exploring substance use, we provide expert and compassionate care.
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Training & Consulting
We offer a variety of trainings for health professions and other human service providers. If you are an organization or individual provider looking for a consultation to develop value-centered and evidence-based programming or want to evaluate established programming, we are available to support you!
Our Values
Whether you are seeking therapy or consulting services, we know that services work by creating a relationship where you feel connected and understood to foster hope, community, and real change. A foundation to healing and empowerment is developing trust and connection. Therefore, we approach services from a trauma-informed and evidence-based perspective that is guided by the following values:
We recognize oppressive power structures that perpetuate systemic and intergenerational trauma
We believe in the possibility of healing and restoration of all individuals
We acknowledge the land where we live and work resides on the traditional land of the Choctaw and Chitimatcha
We approach services with sex positive, health at every size, lenses