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Catherine Swiatocha

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Catherine Swiatocha, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and relationship concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Grief and trauma

About Catherine

Catherine Swiatocha is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related issues. Catherine also supports people coping with life changes, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and those seeking coaching around personal goals.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the client. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and managing emotions in day-to-day life.

Catherine often helps people unpack family conflict and parenting stress in ways that fit their household routines. She pays attention to patterns such as attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of isolation. Work can include building better ways to handle difficult conversations and reducing overwhelm.

When trauma or grief is present, she works with clients to name painful experiences and to find manageable ways of coping. Catherine also guides people living with chronic illness, caregiver strain, or life transitions toward realistic strategies for pacing and problem solving.

Time-limited goals and coaching-style conversations are options for those who prefer focused change. Catherine practices in English and does not accept international clients. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session to see if her style fits your needs.

How sessions work

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on understanding patterns and changing unhelpful responses. Cognitive approaches look at thoughts and beliefs that keep people stuck, and help develop more balanced thinking and practical coping skills for anxiety or depression. Skills-based methods teach tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing overwhelm in family and parenting situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with the client to consider goals, daily routines, and what feels manageable. That collaborative planning guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, problem solving, or focused coaching conversations.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format preferences during the initial scheduling step so sessions can be arranged to fit your life and goals.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her approach in sessions?

Sessions are practical and conversational. She focuses on clearer communication, emotional management, and small steps clients can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional work experience as an LPC in Texas.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Does she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?

Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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