Catherine O'Brien
Catherine O'Brien is a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, speaker, educator and college professor. She has dedicated her life's work to helping new and expecting parents navigate the challenges of parenthood.
As a mother of two children, Catherine understands the overwhelming nature of parenting and wants to help couples thrive during this transition instead of just surviving. She founded HappyWithBaby.com to provide counseling and coaching services for new parents and offers courses to help parents manage expectations of parenthood and understand the developmental milestones of infants and children.
As a college professor, Catherine's perspective on parents' challenges while juggling multiple responsibilities is unique and valuable. Her life's work is about enabling parents to look at their own lives with the same compassion and unconditional love they generously give to their families.
Take advantage of the counseling, coaching, and courses that Catherine offers. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience that can help you navigate the challenges of parenthood while also pursuing your academic goals.
Specialties
Anxiety Athletic Performance Body Image Caregiver Support College adjustment Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Infertility Learning Disability Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Parenting Pregnancy and Postpartum Relationship Issues Self-esteem Social Anxiety StressInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Paperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1780747444Rates
| First session | $225 |
| Ongoing sessions | $185 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | -- |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday | -- |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Attachment-based Compassion Focused Eclectic EMDR Gottman Method Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parent CoachingModalities
Couples Groups IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Activists Artists Athletes First-Gen Immigrants LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Trans non-binary gender fluid VeteransMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 20
- License(s): CA-MFC40741
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Cisgender
- Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
- Religion(s): Nonreligious