Therapist profile
Catherine Wasson, LICSW, LCSW, CSW
LICSW therapist - relationships and parenting issues
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- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- EMDR informed
About Catherine
Catherine Wasson is a licensed clinical social worker holding LICSW and LCSW credentials with seven years of practice. She is based in Virginia and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.
Her work is direct and conversational. She listens first and then helps people break down problems into manageable steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that can improve daily life.
Catherine uses several practical approaches to guide the work. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. She also uses client-centered methods to shape conversations around each person's priorities.
When past trauma is involved, she may incorporate EMDR-related procedures alongside mindfulness techniques to help lessen the intensity of distressing memories. Solution-focused strategies are used to find concrete actions and short-term goals people can try between sessions.
Her background includes work with people facing homelessness, career setbacks, and varied forms of trauma. She frames the process as collaborative and will adapt sessions to what each person needs. Catherine speaks English and sees clients in Virginia, working with adults on a range of life and relationship concerns.
To begin, prospective clients use the site matching steps to schedule a first meeting and decide together whether to continue and how to structure follow-up sessions.
How sessions work
How Catherine integrates approaches for online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities. It helps when someone needs space to set the agenda and feel heard, and it guides how conversations unfold online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change problem patterns. EMDR-informed work focuses on reducing the hold of painful memories and can be useful for people coping with trauma and abuse.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Catherine will talk with each person about their goals and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to try short-term problem solving, CBT skills, EMDR-informed techniques, or a mix of methods. The plan can shift as needs change.
The therapist's biography does not specify which online formats she uses, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also means practical adjustments like choosing audio-only sessions to reduce bandwidth or using brief video meetings for focused skill practice. These options can help sessions fit into everyday life while keeping the focus on what you want to address.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Virginia, New Jersey, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is open and interactive. She focuses on clear conversation, problem solving, and small practical steps you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has seven years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, homelessness, career challenges, and a range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia with experience noted in multiple states.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether appointments are remote or in-person.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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