Cathy Smith, LPC

Cathy Smith is an LPC who focuses on building a respectful, person-centered therapy relationship. She listens carefully and works with each person to identify goals they find meaningful. Sessions are practical and rooted in everyday language so people can use what they learn between visits.

She draws on methods like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies. Cathy adapts tools to fit each person rather than following a single formula. This makes her approach useful for common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

Cathy’s background includes many years in education and residential treatment settings before she moved into counseling. That history shaped her interest in listening closely and helping people use their strengths. She has worked with a wide age range, including adults up to their late 70s, and has experience with neurodiversity and learning differences.

Her practice addresses relationship concerns, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, substance and behavioral addictions, intimacy and sexual issues, and issues related to aging and geriatric needs. She also supports people dealing with career challenges, burnout, compassion fatigue, and grief.

Cathy offers services in English and Spanish and has experience working across cultures and identities. She asks questions about a person’s background, values, and daily life to shape treatment that fits their priorities. The goal is steady, practical progress that people can notice in their day-to-day routines.

How Cathy’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s experience first and creates space for their concerns. In practice that means the therapist listens carefully, follows the client’s lead, and helps set goals that matter to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns of thought and behavior and testing small changes to improve mood and functioning. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills that help reduce stress and improve focus; it pairs well with CBT for managing anxiety and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what the person hopes to change and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Goals and techniques are reviewed together, and plans are adjusted based on what is working for the individual.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow someone to use shorter check-ins when needed. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, confirm the available session formats when you start the intake steps.