Catherine Kuzmishin Mast

Adopting an interdisciplinary method that incorporates Person-Centered Counseling and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Catherine Kuzmishin Mast supports clients in Brecksville, Ohio. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, she holds specialized certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Therapy, which she earned in 2022. Katie utilizes a systems-approach to help individuals identify and resolve unhelpful thought patterns that may interfere with their family dynamics, professional goals, or personal well-being. She is dedicated to serving emerging adults and adults, specifically those within the 18 to 64 age range. Her clinical work covers a broad spectrum of needs, including the treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and trauma. She also assists individuals navigating grief, career-related questions, and family or couples concerns. Throughout the therapeutic process, Katie emphasizes the importance of life balance, aiding clients in managing their responsibilities while fostering individual resilience and self-forgiveness. Katie’s clinical focus on resilience is rooted in her early professional experiences, including shadowing at a cancer center and conducting undergraduate thesis research on the development of resilience. Her background also includes direct service at a crisis shelter for adolescents in Summit County. These experiences inform her passion for helping clients find strength and determination when facing significant hardships. Outside of her professional practice, Katie lives with her husband and their two cats, Leon and Lola. She is a dedicated reader who appreciates book recommendations and also enjoys spending time crocheting or playing PC games.