Cathy Christensen-Curry, LCSW

Cathy Christensen-Curry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Montana. She brings 20 years of experience helping people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship or family concerns. Cathy aims to make the therapy process approachable and responsive to everyday pressures.

She centers work on improving how people relate to themselves and to others. Cathy believes that relationship problems can be healed in relationship. Her style is warm and compassionate, and she focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs.

In sessions she helps people tackle practical issues like parenting strain, career change, sleep and eating concerns, and challenges related to ADHD, OCD, or past abuse and trauma. Cathy uses tools that address thoughts and everyday habits alongside emotional patterns. This helps people feel more capable and confident in daily life.

Her approach blends attachment-based ideas with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques. She also uses elements of emotionally focused work and mindfulness to help people manage strong feelings and rebuild trust in relationships.

Cathy describes the therapeutic process as gradual and realistic. She acknowledges that digging into difficult material can feel hard, and she aims to create moments of relief and clearer perspective as people move toward steadier ways of coping.

How Cathy's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships. In online sessions this can help people notice patterns that affect trust, closeness, and communication. Client-centered therapy emphasizes being heard and accepted; sessions prioritize the client's experience and goals to build a strong working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets thoughts and everyday habits by helping people notice unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety or improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Sessions can be adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful to the person.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports working on relationship patterns, managing anxious thoughts, and practicing mindfulness exercises between meetings so progress can carry into everyday life.