Therapist profile
Catherine McLaughlin, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and family related concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Catherine
Catherine McLaughlin is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York with 23 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem problems, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and anger.
She offers straightforward, person-focused care. Sessions are conversational and practical. Catherine uses clear feedback and occasional light humor to keep work usable and grounded in everyday life.
Her approach draws on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness, with psychodynamic ideas used when they help make sense of patterns. She also uses motivational interviewing when people face change related to substance use or other habits. These methods guide short-term problem work and longer exploration of recurring patterns.
Catherine has worked in private practice and as an LCSW with programs that served people charged with driving while intoxicated. That background informs her work with addiction and codependency concerns. She focuses on helping people name what is getting in the way, try different coping strategies, and make realistic plans for change.
Sessions move at a practical pace. Catherine listens for what matters most at home and at work, then helps people test small changes. She asks direct questions and offers concrete tools to manage symptoms, improve communication, and rebuild confidence.
How sessions work
How Catherine uses therapy approaches online
Client-centered work puts the person's concerns first. It involves listening closely, clarifying what matters, and adapting the pace and goals to the person's needs. This is helpful when someone wants to talk through immediate pressures at home or work.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on actions and thoughts that keep problems going. It breaks down unhelpful patterns into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for anxiety, mood issues, and relationship interactions.
Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention practices into daily life. These practices can help reduce reactivity, manage stress, and support clearer decision making when someone is juggling caregiving or relationship strain.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel, and allow focused check-ins between other responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use a range of methods during remote work to practice skills, set goals, and track progress without changing the core therapeutic approach.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, trauma, intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar and other mood or personality concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and person-focused, combining client-centered listening with practical CBT and mindfulness exercises when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience, including practice in private settings and work with substance-related programs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with a focus on adults in that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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