- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Catherine
Catherine McLaughlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem problems, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related mood and intimacy issues.
She aims to keep communication direct and straightforward while also being personable. Catherine draws on a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs, including client-centered work, cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking alongside attention to feelings and past patterns.
Catherine’s background includes long experience in New York practice and work with the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. That work involved supporting people charged with impaired driving and addressing substance-related problems alongside mental health care. She has combined private practice and teaching roles during her career.
In sessions she often addresses codependency, substance use, self-esteem, panic and mood problems, and grief. She uses short, direct conversation, moments of humor when useful, and straightforward goal-setting. Her style is neither distant nor theatrical; she aims for clear, practical discussion.
People who choose her can expect attention to both current problems and the patterns that keep them repeating. She helps clients identify small, manageable steps and tracks progress over time. For next steps, readers should confirm how sessions are currently offered before scheduling.
How Catherine uses therapeutic approaches in remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, listening stance where the therapist follows what matters most to the client and reflects it back. This helps people clarify their own goals and feel understood before moving on to change work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses straightforward exercises and small experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting for issues like anxiety and panic.
Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of the present moment. This can help with stress, rumination, and managing strong emotions.
Figuring out which approach or mix will work best is part of the process. The therapist treats this as a collaborative choice and checks in about goals, comfort with different techniques, and what feels useful week to week.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they fit practical routines and real-world constraints.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and intimacy-related matters among other mood and coping concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
She blends client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on practical steps alongside attention to feelings and life patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience, including work in New York private practice and roles with a state office addressing substance use issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and is based in New York for the purposes noted here.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.