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Shaelyn Cataldo(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Rhode Island
Women's issues-Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health- Trauma- Anxiety -Self-esteem- Life transitions-
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Professional statement

Hi, I’m Shaelyn. Welcome to You Matter Holistic Healing.

I help women who are overwhelmed, stuck, or stretched too thin come home to themselves. If you're carrying old wounds, managing anxiety, caught in survival mode, or simply tired of holding it all together—you're not alone. And you don't have to keep doing it on your own.

At You Matter Holistic Healing, I support women ready to shift from performing and perfecting into living with more presence, purpose, and self-compassion. Together, we’ll explore the parts of you that learned to cope by over-functioning, pleasing, or pushing through—and gently make space for something new to grow.

I'm a holistic therapist (LMHC-A) and certified perinatal mental health provider (PMH-C), with advanced training in EMDR, trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, and inner healing work. Whether you're navigating anxiety, identity shifts, motherhood, or a deeper return to self, I offer soulful, trauma-informed support that meets you where you are.

I bring over two decades of experience in foster care, community mental health, and home-based therapy—and a deep belief in your wholeness. I currently offer in-person sessions in Cranston, RI and telehealth throughout Rhode Island, with a few sliding scale openings.

If you're looking for a grounded, compassionate place to heal and grow, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

Healing is possible. You matter.


Message to clients

Welcome to You Matter Holistic Healing. I’m so glad you’re here.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, untethered, or quietly craving something more, know that this is a space where all of you is welcome. Your symptoms aren’t signs that something is wrong with you—they’re signals pointing toward something that needs care, compassion, and support.

At You Matter Holistic Healing, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface at a pace that feels safe, grounded, and supported. My hope is that therapy offers you a place to exhale. A place to feel held, not hurried. A place where healing feels less like fixing, and more like coming home.

I’m not here to change who you are, but to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been silenced, hidden, or misunderstood. Healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.

As a holistic therapist and certified perinatal mental health provider, I integrate trauma-informed care, EMDR, nervous system support, and deep inner healing work. I bring over two decades of experience and a grounded, soulful presence into every session.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just come as you are. We’ll start there—and grow from there.

If you’re curious about working together, I invite you to schedule a free consultation. It’s a chance for us to connect, answer your questions, and see if it feels like a good fit. I’d be honored to walk alongside you.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 10 years

Hawk & hummingbird Holistic Healing , Holistic Therapist, 2022 - 2024
Healing Arts with Shaelyn Cataldo , Somatic Life Coach, 2016 - 2022

Postpartum Support International , Perinatal Mental Health-Certification, 2024
Salve Regina University , CAGS Mental Health Counseling , 2024
Postpartum Support International , Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy, 2024
Postpartum Support International , Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, 2024
Kase & Co, Basic EMDR , 2024
Embody Lab , 60 hour Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate, 2023
Salve Regina University , CAGS Expressive & Creative Arts , 2018
Salve Regina University , MA Holistic Counseling , 2015

Licensure

Rhode Island: MHC00275-A

Supervisor: Marisa Etting (LMHC MHC00342)


Languages

English

Specialties

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman. Perinatal and postpartum support.

Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety

Trauma - Coping and healing after single incident traumatic events or traumatic events in childhood. Processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving through the experience and lingering symptoms

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

I have a few slots open on my calendar for either in person or Telehealth sessions.


Insurance

Shaelyn Cataldo is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$185 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$125 - $185
  • Couples sessions:$250 (60min)
  • Family sessions:$250 (60min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

At this time I am exclusively a private pay therapist with a sliding scale option.


Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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