Mr. David A Cato, LCSW, SEP, DARe, TCT
(He/Him)
Preferred Name: David
About Me
Welcome! I am a queer, neurodivergent trauma healing therapist. I am licensed in California, Arizona, Florida, and Kansas. I have learned to adapt my approach to the individual and their particular goals. I primarily work with professionals and executives. Additionally, I work with Somatic Experiencing students to assist them with obtaining their certification. I am in network in multiple insurance providers in multiple states. I reside in Arizona, and my practice is Telehealth. Please inquire if you would like to have your insurance run before scheduling with me. I may be in network with your insurance! Ask me about availability.
Education & Experience
I have worked as a clinician in residential treatment for over 10 years. I have a Master's in Social Work from Arizona State University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Dynamic Attachment Repatterning experience therapist, and Transgender Care Therapist. I am working on EMDR obtaining EMDR certification.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a specialty therapist in residential treatment and private practice. I also coordinate trainings for Somatic Experiencing International. I am a clinical supervisor and global trauma educator.
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Tic Disorders
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
Please inquire with me if I am in-network as there are limited options to choose from here.
