Cadyn Cathers, PsyD, MBA
he/him/his
Licensed Psychologist – PSY 32839
Available for Individual and Group Clinical Consultation
Identities:
- Genderful transgender man
- Bisexual
- Ambiamorous
- Disabled
- Neurodivergent
- 2nd generation Polish American
I work to facilitate growth and development so that people can live more authentically and meaningfully.
My Education
- 2023 – MBA with specialization in Leadership and Teams from Antioch University
- 2019 – PsyD in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- 2014 – 1 Year Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certificate from Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis Los Angeles
- 2011 – MA in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in LGBT Affirmative Psychology and a concentration in health Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles
Clinical Experiences
- Out Couch Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- September 2021 – Present
- Rose City Counseling Center
- Volunteer Clinical Supervisor: December 2021 – March 2025
- Private Practice
- Kenneth Scott: June 2014 – February 2021
- Jill Lummus: February 2021 – September 2021
- Los Angeles Gender Center
- MFT Intern: May 2010 – June 2014
- Psychological Associate: June 2014 – November 2016
- LA LGBT Center
- MFT Trainee/MFT Intern: April 2010 – November 2011
- Doctoral Trainee: September 2013 – September 2014
The Affirmative Couch Continuing Education Courses
- March 2025: The Therapist’s Role in Gender Affirming Surgeries for Transgender & Nonbinary Clients (14 CEs)
- January 2025: Advocacy Efforts for Affirmative Therapists (co-taught with Melissa Dellens, MA, LMFT, TRM-1) (1 CE)
- December 2024: Supporting LGBTQIA+ People with Long COVID (2 CEs)
- September 2024: Affirmative Supervision: Becoming Deliberately Developmental (6 CEs)
- October 2023: Ethical Implications of Informed Consent for Mental Health Professionals (4 CEs)
- September 2023: Suicide Prevention in LGBTQIA+ Clients (6 CEs)
- June 2023: From Gender Dysphoria to Gender Euphoria (3 CEs)
- January 2023: WPATH Standards of Care 8 for Mental Health Professionals (2 CEs)
- January 2023: Fundamentals of LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy (2 CEs)
- August 2022: Working Alliance with Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Clients (2 CEs)
- June 2022:Psychological Preparation for Medical Transition (12 CEs)
- March 2022: Identity Development around Sexuality, Gender, and Relationships (5 CEs)
Academic & Teaching Experience
Antioch University Los Angeles
- Adjunct Faculty in MA Psychology Program (Traditional: 2011-2024; Low Residency 2021-Present)
- Teaching Faculty in LGBT Specialization in the MA Psychology Program (2020-2022)
- Co-director of LGBT Specialization in MA Psychology Program (2017-2020)
- Affiliate Faculty in LGBT Specialization of MA Psychology Program (2012-2017)
- Psychodynamic Theory & Practice Courses
- Personality I: Psychodynamic Theories
- Clinical Applications of Winnicott’s Thinking
- Melanie Klein: Object Relations for Relational Therapies
- Making Melanie Klein Relevant: Accessing and Transforming Infantile States
- Transference/Countertransference: Eros & Psyche
- Process of Psychotherapy I
- Process of Psychotherapy II
- Psychological Practice Courses
- Psychopathology & Treatment Planning
- Psychopharmacology
- Research for Mental Health Professionals
- Field Study: Psychology & Society
- LGBT Specialization Courses & Electives
- Affirmative Therapy: Exploring Sex & Gender
- LGBT Clinical Issues & Psychological Wellness Across the Lifespan
- Working with LGBTQIA Clients: Theoretical Applications
- Therapeutic Process with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Patients
- Transgender and Gender Diverse Clients: An Affirmative Approach
- Intersex Clients: Biomedical, Ethical, and Psychological Considerations
- Human Sexuality
- Psychodynamic Theory & Practice Courses
Reiss-Davis Graduate School
- Adjunct Faculty (2021-Present)
- Psychodynamic Theory I
- Dissertation Development I, II, III, and IV
- Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Psychological Research Designs
- Dissertation Reader & Chair (2023-Present)
Pacifica Graduate Institute
- Adjunct Faculty in MA/PhD Program (2022-2023)
- Psychoanalytic-Based Psychotherapy I: Developmental Perspectives
- Advanced Psychopathology I
- Psychoanalytic-Based Psychotherapy II: Personality & Psychopathology
California State University
- Adjunct Faculty in MS Counseling Program (2019-2024)
- Counseling and Human Sexuality
- Psychopharmacology in Clinical Counseling
Mount Saint Mary’s University
- Adjunct Faculty in MS Counseling Program (2016-2021)
- Psychopharmacology
- Applying Research to Practice
- Counseling Theories
Alliant International University
- Adjunct Faculty in MA Couples and Family Therapy Program (2012-2020)
- Community Mental Health
- Sex Therapy for Marriage and Family Therapists
- Adjunct Faculty in PsyD Couples and Family Therapy Program (2012)
- Community Mental Health
My Publications
Cathers, C. & Sullivan, S. (2022). Developmental Approaches for clinical work with CNM individuals. In Burnes, T. & M. Vaughan (Eds.). The handbook of consensual non-monogamy: Affirming mental health practice. Rowman & Littlefield.
Cathers, C. (2021). Rose is so much sweeter: Navigating the name change process with transgender and gender non-conforming clients. In J. S. Whitman & C. J. Boyd (Eds.) Homework assignments and handouts for LGBTQ+ clients: A mental health and counseling handbook. Routledge.
Cathers, C. (2018). An introduction to gender confirming surgeries. The Los Angeles Psychologist. 32(2). pp. 8-9
Cathers, C., Carter, C. & Landon, S. (2017). Teaching LGBT Psychology in Community Settings. In Stanley and T. Burnes (Ed.), Teaching LGBTQ Psychology: Queering Innovative Pedagogy and Practice. Washington, D. C.: American Psychological Association.
