Catherine Colardo

Catherine Colardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping people manage life’s ups and downs. She prefers to be called Cat and aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. Cat works with individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, anger, and parenting challenges, among other concerns.

Catherine earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in social work from The University of South Carolina in Columbia. She has provided care in a range of settings since 2007, including work with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, addiction, and foster care issues. Her experience includes supporting those coping with major life changes and caregiver stress.

Her style is warm, empathetic, and person-centered. She listens first, then helps clients set clear, realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to manage emotions and improve relationships.

Catherine draws on several evidence-based approaches to tailor support to each person. She often uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to build coping skills and reduce distress. Therapy is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.

People who want a steady, supportive clinician to help them problem-solve and build tools often find her approach useful. She emphasizes connection and believes clients are the experts in their own lives while offering guidance and structure to reach their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Catherine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into smaller, manageable steps.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match what matters most. ACT can help when people feel stuck or overwhelmed by strong emotions.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with clients to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. She listens to what is working and adjusts techniques as therapy progresses.

Confirm which session formats Catherine currently offers before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or school by removing travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that better fits a day, or let someone avoid being on camera if they prefer phone conversations. These practical benefits help many people maintain consistent care while managing busy lives.