Core Cognitions, LLC located in Parma, Ohio provides a wide range of integrated mental health, professional and holistic services. The founder, Catherine E. Foytik, MSW, LISW, received her Bachelors and Masters degree in Social Work from Cleveland State University and attended the Institute of Holistic Health Careers. Cathy has over 8 years experience in the field and has experience working with individuals, families, groups and couples consisting of the following:
Infants, toddlers, childre
n, preteens, adolescents, and adults; the developmentally delayed; multiple diagnosis clients; grief/bereavement issues; crisis interventions; self-image distortions; depression; anxiety; bipolar; PTSD; borderline personality disorders, social phobias, adjustment disorders; ADHD; and many more. Cathy has extensive experience with resistant clients; clients who have been court ordered or adjudicated and who are challenged by everyday stressors consisting of, but not limited to worries about basic needs; employment issues; parenting concerns, custody disputes, relationship conflicts, eating disorders and much more! Cathy has also worked extensively with victims of trauma which include, but are not limited to: victims of sexual abuse, child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, bullying, crisis situations (homicides/suicides/rapes/school shooting/school violence) and more.
Cathy has presented for trainings and provided classroom interventions on the following topics: Bullying; Trauma; Parenting; Resources; Community Violence; Grief; Best Therapy Practices and more!
Cathy is trained and or experienced in the use of:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Psychoanalytical Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Group Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Feminist Therapy and overall engaged in the use of an Eclectic approach with her clients. Cathy has experience with a variety of religions, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds and is understanding and respectful of all. Cathy assesses each client and develops a unique treatment plan based on client needs.
Core Cognitions is a team of individuals working together and consists of the following:
Reiki practioners, Counselors, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Massage Therapists, Social Workers, Reflexologists and Alternative Medicine Practioners.
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