Introducing Catinasway, a mental healing experience.

Get personalized mental healthcare in-person or from the comfort of your home.

The approach

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who provides quality mental health care.

As a mental health collective, I assist members by providing therapy, refer for medication management (when needed) and more. My specialty is working with (BIPOC) females late diagnosed Aspergers/ Autism Spectrum. This practice is focused on culture and influence of social behavior. Let me help you meets your mental health needs online or in-person.

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    Psychotherapy

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    Public Speaking

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    Coaching

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Providing you with a safe space

All your appointments will take place in our soothing office environment with fully private rooms, complimentary tea and water, and individualized care.

 

In-person and remote options

The office is conveniently located at

Inner Light Counseling

285 E. Main St 

Somerville, NJ 08876-3005

(908) 707-0212

(201)814-2759

(location coming soon)
542 Berlin-Cross Keys Road Suite 3-270, Sicklerville, NJ 08081

Can’t make it into the office?

No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy.

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    Psychotherapy

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“ I had my evaluation yesterday and he told me that I have “high functioning autism spectrum disorder”. You were absolutely right!

— (female 30+ y/o.) Catinasway Client

News to Use

Colorful text on black background saying 'The Culture of Autism Spectrum' by Catina Burkett LCSW.

A guide to Autism and Cultural Competence in Mental Health.

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A lack of research on black people with autism makes it difficult for an autistic black woman to survive in the workplace and elsewhere.

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Podcast cover for "Spectrumly Speaking" featuring episode 101 titled "Self-Advocacy: Catina's Way" with guest Catina Burkett, hosted by Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts, presented by A Different Brains. Includes image of guest Catina Burkett.

(52 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Catina Burkett. Catina is a Bronx, New York native.

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The image displays a chalkboard with text about the CATINA Method, a guide for providing culturally competent care. It defines the acronym CATINA: Culture check, Ask questions, Test your EQ, Investigate, Nine-point check, Ally: Be an ally.

The CATINA Method is a full day intensive training workshop. It is designed for autism cultural competence however the intervention addresses the importance of verbal communication and cultural significance.

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