Catherine Hallisey, MSW, LMSW  ~ Counselor
860.937.3875 x113
catherine@pinnaclebh.org

Catherine received her Bachelor’s in Behavioral Neuroscience from Connecticut College, and her Master's in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. Prior to becoming a social worker, Catherine spent a decade working directly in school districts across Connecticut, teaching students, staff, and families about food and gardening, all while also coaching educators in classroom management, inclusive lessons, and lesson adaptations. While receiving her Master's degree, Catherine interned at Whiting Lane School in West Hartford where she conducted individual and group therapy/social skills sessions with students ages 5-12; facilitated classroom lessons about social emotional learning; conducted bio-psycho-social assessments with families; and supported with IEP/504 assessments and implementation. During her final placement, Catherine also interned here at Pinnacle Behavioral Health in the Middle School IOP. Catherine became passionate and dedicated to group therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy, as well as collaborating with clinicians, families, and schools to support the growth and wellbeing of adolescents.