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Catherine A.
Gourley, Ph.D.
Counseling Psychologist
Lakeway Location
1010 Building
1010 Ranch Road 620 S, Ste 203
Lakeway, Texas 78734 |
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Catherine A.
Gourley, Ph.D.
Counseling Psychologist
Central Austin Location
Austin Medical Plaza
3705 Medical Parkway, Ste 360
Austin, Texas 78705 |
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512.452.3392
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ABOUT
DR. GOURLEY
I was born and reared in Austin, Texas and, although I have lived
in a variety of states and countries in my lifetime, I consider
Austin a truly unique and beautiful city. One of my passions in
life is travel. Whether it is in the United States or in foreign
lands, I find incredible beauty in simple things and invaluable
life lessons in my encounters with people, animals and nature. I
believe that travel and contact with other cultures provides us
with insight into the human race and have come to the conclusion
that, regardless of the country, human beings seek the basic things:
love, family, connection, safety, understanding, food and shelter.
We have much to learn by observing and appreciating other cultures.
Thus, I welcome diversity and strive to maintain a multicultural
perspective in my life and clinical practice.
Prior to obtaining my Ph.D., I worked
in a variety of occupations: for a law firm, as Patient Services
Coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the state
of Mississippi, as an Administrator of a Montessori school, as a
community volunteer, as a real estate broker, and as a parent (probably
the hardest job of all!) Thus, I enter this phase of my life with
a good deal of life experience which I consider to be a personal
asset in my work as a psychologist.
My approach to psychotherapy is eclectic,
but I think it could be generally described as interpersonal and
collaborative. I view people as a combination of mind, body and
spirit and think we are happiest when those aspects of ourselves
are fully integrated. Fundamentally, I try to adapt my therapeutic
strategies to fit the client's needs. I see a variety of clients
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