Dr. Catherine Reynolds, Psy.D.
In today’s fast-paced world, feeling overwhelmed, lost, or out of answers is all too common. Dr. Catherine Reynolds, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Self-Care Simplified, understands the unique challenges faced by high-achieving individuals and couples. Drawing from evidence-based methods—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-focused approaches—she helps clients manage stress, strengthen relationships, and rediscover meaning and balance in their daily lives.
Dr. Reynolds has trained at leading institutions including Emory University, Purdue University, the University of Georgia, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Her work blends psychological insight with practical strategies to help clients thrive both personally and professionally.
Her journey and philosophy were recently featured in VoyageATL Magazine, where she shared the inspiration behind founding Self-Care Simplified and her belief that stress doesn’t have to be the price of success.
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As Featured in VoyageATL
“Stress doesn’t have to be the price of success.”— Dr. Catherine Reynolds, VoyageATL Magazine
Interview Excerpt: When Success Starts to Feel Like Too Much
“One of the hardest chapters in my career culminated on a Friday night when I was sitting at my computer, finishing a report after a long week. The document crashed, and I lost several hours of work. I just sat there and cried — not because of the file itself, but because I was so completely depleted. That moment forced me to stop and see what I had been avoiding: I was exhausted, overstretched, and missing the joy that had once made my work so meaningful.”
“From the outside, I looked like someone thriving in her career... but I was running on empty. That season of overwhelm ultimately taught me that success means very little if it comes at the expense of well-being.”
Interview Excerpt: Choosing Growth Over Comfort
“One of the clearest examples of risk-taking came when I realized the group practice I’d been part of for years was no longer the right fit. I kept telling myself that if I just pushed a little harder or stayed a little longer, things would eventually feel right. But gradually, the stress started seeping into everything. Making the decision to leave felt heartbreaking — but it also marked the beginning of something better. It reminded me that loyalty doesn’t mean staying where you’re shrinking. Sometimes it means trusting yourself enough to step away.”
Interview Excerpt: What Sets Self-Care Simplified Apart?
“We work with busy adults and couples who are often juggling demanding careers and family responsibilities. Our team provides a mix of therapy, coaching, and stress-management strategies designed to help people feel grounded, present, and capable of navigating life with more ease and authenticity.”
“My personal experience changed how I live and how I work. It deepened my empathy for clients who find themselves in similar situations — people who appear successful on paper but feel quietly overwhelmed on the inside. It also became the foundation for Self-Care Simplified, a practice built around the very principles I needed most at that time: balance, authenticity, and permission to slow down.”