Cathy Carballeira, LCSW, PhD

Cathy Carballeira is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR‑trained therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and personality disorders. She is also a Master Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, a Licensed Hypnotherapist, and is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Fully bilingual in Spanish, Cathy provides culturally attuned and accessible care to a diverse range of clients.

Cathy holds a BA and MA in History from Columbia University, an MSW from Adelphi University, and a PhD in Social Work from Stony Brook University. Her approach is integrated and holistic, grounded in the belief that co‑occurring mental health and substance use challenges are the norm rather than the exception. She is committed to helping clients build resilience, heal from past experiences, and move toward meaningful, sustained change.