Therapist profile
Catherine Colardo, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practice
About Catherine
Catherine Colardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, grief, addiction concerns, and issues related to family dynamics and caregiving.
Catherine 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. Her career has included work in a variety of clinical settings where she supported adults with life transitions, trauma and PTSD, domestic violence recovery, and separation or divorce concerns.
Her way of working centers on listening and collaborating. She uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and client-centered practice. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings.
Catherine often helps people sort through parenting challenges, blended family stress, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver strain, and communication breakdowns. She also addresses anger management, impulsivity, isolation, and coping with major life changes.
People who work with her typically get straightforward conversations about what’s happening and what might change. She aims to help clients identify next steps, build coping skills, and reduce problems that get in the way of daily life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters and take small action steps in line with those values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed by emotion, or needs help choosing priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns that cause conflict at home.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and offers short practices to reduce reactivity. It can support stress regulation and create breathing room during parenting or caregiving demands.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that may help, and adjust what they use based on how the client responds. That means sessions can change over time as needs and priorities shift.
The profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available formats before booking so sessions fit into daily life. Online options often make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or follow up between in-person appointments, which can help people fit therapy around work, parenting, and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she focus on?
Catherine works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, and related challenges listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices in a client-centered way and uses goal-focused techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a therapist and has worked in multiple clinical settings supporting adults with a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC LCSW, and practices from North Carolina.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.