Mr. David A Cato, LCSW, SEP, DARe, TCT

(He/Him)
Preferred Name: David

Online Therapy

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
  • Attachment Disorders
  • 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.