Catherine McLaughlin, LCSW

Catherine McLaughlin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and low self-esteem. She focuses on everyday problems like codependency, relationship strain, and the pressures caregivers carry. Her tone is direct and warm, with a straightforward approach and a bit of humor when it fits.

Catherine begins by listening to where someone is now, then maps out practical steps forward. She uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities. Cognitive behavioral methods are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test different coping strategies. Mindfulness work helps people slow down and notice what’s happening in the moment.

Her background includes long-term clinical work in New York, including providing services related to alcohol and substance concerns. She has 23 years of experience as a clinician and has worked in private practice and educational roles. That history informs a flexible way of working with a range of mood and behavioral issues.

Sessions are grounded in respect and clear boundaries. Catherine aims to create a space where callers can name what’s hard and try small, doable changes. She emphasizes practical goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People seeking help with life changes, addiction, grief, or persistent anxiety may find her style a match. She encourages prospective clients to reflect on what they want to change, then take the first step toward scheduling a session.

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. In practice this means the therapist asks about what matters most, reflects understanding, and supports the client in choosing goals that feel relevant. This approach is helpful for people who want a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort through their concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions often include short exercises, behavior experiments, and simple skills to practice between meetings. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns because it gives clear steps to try.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up by them. Practices can be brief and easy to add into daily life, which helps when dealing with stress, grief, or intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. The plan can change over time based on what helps most.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can work alongside caregiving and other responsibilities.