Bright Light MFT

Catia Hernandez Holm is a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-A) and a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach with an extensive international client base. Her approach combines empathy, compassion, and a hopeful spirit that empowers women and families to find peace, connection, contentment, and healing. Through her methods, clients have reported improved relationships, increased self-awareness, and a greater sense of fulfillment. Catia integrates trauma-informed marriage and family therapy with the transformative insights of Conscious Parenting. She works at the intersection of intergenerational trauma, mindfulness, and somatic processing within a systems framework. Catia's unique skill set facilitates the client's deep healing and self-discovery. It encourages clients to reflect on and heal their traumas, allowing their children to thrive as their most authentic selves. Catia is also an accomplished author, with her debut book, "The Courage to Become," achieving instant acclaim and gaining recognition from booksellers like Barnes & Noble and Book People. Her second book, "A Gentle Return," released in October 2024, an inspirational memoir inspiring women to embrace their wholeness, was an instant #1 bestseller. Known for her easygoing and charismatic energy, Catia is a sought-after speaker whose TEDx Talk, "Choose Joy or Die," has inspired thousands. Her captivating storytelling and practical tools help audiences pursue authentic lives. Catia's expertise has earned her recognition and has been widely featured on media outlets such as ABC, CBS, NBC, and the Austin American Statesman. Catia's educational background includes a business degree from The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs Business School, a master's degree from The University of Houston's Hilton College of Hospitality, and a Master's of Arts in Professional Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas State University. Before her coaching career, she managed fine dining restaurants and oversaw hospitality operations at the ACL-Live theater. After becoming a mother, Catia transitioned her focus to writing, speaking, and coaching. She guides families and helps women embrace their true selves. She resides in the Texas Hill Country with her family. Certifications and Affiliations:
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Gottman Trained Clinician - Level One

Certified Conscious Parenting Coach

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Family Resilience training

Zero Suicide Institute Access to Lethal Means training

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Early Trauma training

American Counseling Association

YWCA, Austin - Group Therapy Co-Facilitator

Camp Phoenix - Group Therapy Co-Facilitator

Education
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BBA, University of Texas at Austin- Austin, Texas, 2005

MS, The University of Houston - Houston, Texas -2006

MA, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas - 2024