- CBT skills
- EFT for couples
- DBT techniques
About Catherine
Catherine Edwards is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pennsylvania with four years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Catherine also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and separation or divorce challenges.
Her work tends to be direct and practical. She draws on therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address patterns that keep people stuck. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming or when people need concrete strategies to manage distress.
Catherine often helps partners improve how they talk and reconnect after trust has been damaged. She also supports individuals who want clearer boundaries, better communication, or relief from guilt and shame. Sessions typically include targeted exercises, reflective conversation, and skill practice that can be used between meetings.
Her background centers on relationship systems and trauma recovery, which informs how she looks at family of origin and blended family issues. She describes work that pays attention to values and moral perspective as a way to find personal strength and self-advocacy.
People who prefer straightforward guidance with practical tools may find this approach helpful. Catherine conducts therapy in English and practices in Pennsylvania as an LMFT.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking action that aligns with those values, even when anxiety or fear is present. It helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of behaving, which can reduce social worry and avoidance.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress without acting impulsively. Those skills are useful when anxiety leads to strong reactions or relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She will suggest strategies and adjust the focus as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings, which can support gradual changes in social situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. She also addresses attachment, abandonment, codependency, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods such as CBT, DBT skills, ACT, EFT, and the Gottman Method to address patterns and improve interactions. Sessions mix conversation with concrete exercises to practice between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has four years of clinical experience working in therapy settings. That timeframe informs her use of relationship-focused and trauma-informed approaches.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.