Hi, welcome!
I’m Catia Hernandez Holm, Founder and Lead Therapist of Bright Light MFT. I’ve helped thousands of individuals, couples, families, and high-achieving teens move from anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, and relationship distress into clarity, confidence, and deep emotional alignment. My work extends nationally and internationally, supporting driven, self-aware clients who are ready for lasting transformation — not just temporary coping.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT-Associate supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S), coach, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, endurance athlete, mom, and radio host of Couch Time with Cat, I understand what it means to hold high standards while quietly carrying emotional weight.
Many of my clients are leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-performing couples who feel exhausted from “holding it all together.” They don’t want surface-level advice. They want real tools. Real healing. Real change. That’s where we begin.
A Little Bit About Me
My Approach
My approach is relational, direct, compassionate, and skills-based. I help you:
Understand the root of your anxiety, trauma, or relational conflict
Break unhealthy cycles that keep you stuck
Build practical coping skills that actually work in real life
Strengthen communication and emotional safety in your marriage
Develop emotional regulation and resilience
Heal attachment wounds and deepen connection
Healing is not about becoming someone new — it’s about becoming aligned with who you truly are.
I believe therapy should feel both safe and productive. You will feel deeply supported — and you will be challenged to grow. That balance is where transformation happens.
Why Bright Light
I founded Bright Light to create a space where excellence and empathy coexist. Where high standards meet deep compassion. Where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.
I have dedicated my life’s work to helping people step out of survival mode and into emotional strength, relational peace, and personal clarity. I don’t believe in quick fixes. I believe in equipping you with skills that last a lifetime.
You do not have to keep managing this alone.
If you’re ready to build a stronger marriage, regulate your anxiety, heal trauma, or create a more aligned and peaceful life — now is the time to begin.
If you’d like a more in depth look at my experience, learn about my books, public speaking and radio Show, Couch Time with Cat, visit catiaholm.com
Who I Work With
Bright Light was created for:
High-achieving men and women navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or OCD
Couples who want to strengthen their marriage and reconnect
Families seeking stability and emotional growth
Children and teens (8+) who need practical tools and compassionate guidance
Leaders and professionals who want private, high-level support
If you are driven, thoughtful, and ready to do meaningful work — you are exactly who I am here to serve.