Catherine Nash, Psy.D.

MWU Alumna | XULA Alumna | She/Her | Views are my own. #BlackLivesMatter #BlackMentalHealthMatters

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

Introducing Dr. Catherine Nash 🎓🎉

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

💍❤️🥰

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Life update! with @caaliforniasoul @CatNash_PsyD

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

We are all human and these emotional reactions that happen in therapy is what makes this treatment beautiful. Taking care of the mind is vital, and that goes for both patients and providers ❤️

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

When patients discuss situations in their life that relate closely to yours (i.e., trauma, grief, etc.) it is sooo important to acknowledge your own emotional pain that arises in that moment and cope appropriately.

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

Feeling the urge to cry or actually crying with the patient is natural. I almost did so in session today with my patient when she was talking about her grief experience. I acknowledge there is no shame in this, and if anything this shared experience makes therapy more real.

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

@DrRaqtopusMD Congratulations!!!

[Janelle R. Goodwill, PhD @TrustGoodwill]

***Content Warning***

Twitter friends: I recently published a study where I explored *some* of the reasons why Black young adults seriously consider suicide. The findings are both revelatory and heartbreaking.
https://t.co/w5JOKVBjQr

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

The ability to appropriately self-disclose in therapy is starting to be a strength of mine and I’m loving it. Today I was able to connect with a patient more due to our shared religion and it not only helped with rapport building, but also reinforcing the topic of discussion 😊

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

Helping patients reach breakthrough moments in therapy will always be such a beautiful experience for me. I live for this!

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

I’m learning to accept that as a clinician, professionalism is a standard that only I am obligated to uphold, not the patient. But I do not have to tolerate rude comments, attitudes, and insolence from patients. I’m looking forward to continuing being more assertive in this field

[Bedford Palmer II, Ph.D. @DrBFPalmer]

If you find a therapist who is an expert, relates well with you, and takes the time to understand your context while empowering you to liberate yourself in the ways that make sense for you, the clinical approach will not matter as much. 3/4

[Bedford Palmer II, Ph.D. @DrBFPalmer]

All clinical approaches are moderated by the therapist's expertise, the relationship they build with their client, and their ability to account for the client’s social context (multicultural competence/responsiveness) & account for their own privilege (cultural humility). 2/4

[Bedford Palmer II, Ph.D. @DrBFPalmer]

CBT can be harmful as it’s standardized to white-privileged individualism 🧵. Same with almost all clinical approaches (ie, person-centered, solution-focused, family systems, psychodynamic, emotion-focused, ACT, DBT, EMDR, etc). All need to be modified to be effective. 1/4

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

First time starting CPT for PTSD with a patient…this is going to be worthwhile for sure 😊 but I get so anxious whenever doing new interventions or treatments right after training. Definitely a main reason why I’m blessed to be in residency so I can still receive supervision!

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

Patients no-showing their appointments will always break my heart just a little bit 😔, especially if I spent extra time preparing for session because of my excitement of working with them…at least let me know ahead of time so my feelings are spared 😂

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

Representation will always matter and everyone deserves to have a mental health provider they can feel comfortable opening up to. I look forward to seeing diversity increase in the field of psychology so this is a more common experience.

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

The feeling you get after meeting with a Black patient for an initial visit and they express gratitude for finally having a provider that looks like them 🥰

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

Great mental health benefits too, particularly with dopamine production when engaging in more physical activity (PA) https://t.co/HNrWUWSCrA

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

Grateful for the ability to exercise and move my body freely this morning. This is a gift that is not guaranteed for us to always have in life so use it before you lose it! 💪🏽…also there’s so many mental health benefits in addition to physical ones. 🧠

[Catherine Nash, Psy.D. @CatNash_PsyD]

@linsostar 😊😊😊