- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Catherine
Catherine Colardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and related concerns. Catherine draws on common therapeutic tools to help people manage day-to-day difficulties and make practical changes.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in social work from The University of South Carolina in Columbia. Over more than a decade in mental health, she has worked in a variety of settings and with many different life situations. Her experience includes supporting people through grief and loss, domestic violence, divorce care, foster care issues, and caregiving stress.
Catherine’s style is person-centered and collaborative. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice patterns, try new skills, and set concrete goals. Sessions focus on practical strategies as well as exploring what matters most to the individual.
She often helps people who are coping with intense emotions like anger, feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, or the effects of addiction and bipolar mood changes. Catherine also addresses communication and family conflict, control issues, and problems that come with major life changes.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work with a respectful listener may find her approach useful. The emphasis is on working together to identify next steps, build coping skills, and create clearer plans for moving forward.
How Catherine’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small, practical steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and practicing behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness through simple exercises that can reduce reactivity and increase calm. Choosing an approach is collaborative. Catherine will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may include trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what helps most. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, or using audio rather than video when bandwidth is limited. The focus is on practical ways to use therapy skills in everyday situations and to make progress without major disruption to daily routines.Areas of expertise
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction issues, grief, and related topics such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered, collaborative approach and applies practical techniques to set goals and change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has worked in mental health since 2007 and brings 13 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.