Meet Dr. Catherine Eckel
Dr. Catherine Eckel is a licensed psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area who provides evaluation, treatment, and consultation for children, teens, and adults. She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, learning challenges, and stress management.
She is a recognized specialist in selective mutism, serving in national leadership roles, training professionals, and co-founding Freedom Camp, an intensive summer program for children. Dr. Eckel also partners with parents, schools, and community organizations to support children and teens across settings.
Her background includes advanced clinical training at Boston Medical Center and the Boston VA, along with research and published work in child mental health.
Services & Specialties
Dr. Eckel provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and consultation services for individuals across the lifespan — children, adolescents, and adults.
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Selective mutism
Generalized anxiety
Social anxiety
School refusal
Depression
Social difficulties
Learning challenges
Relationship concerns
Life transitions
Coping with change and loss
Stress reduction
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Individual therapy
Parent consultations
Teen stress management classes
School consultations
Parent support groups
Selective mutism groups & summer camp
Presentations on selective mutism,
child mental health and other topics
(for professional, school or parent organizations)
Get in touch with Dr. Eckel
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Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available.