- Strengths-based approach
- Thoughts and habits
- English and Spanish
About Cathy
She began her career after undergraduate studies in sociology, criminology, and Spanish, then worked in residential care for youth with emotional and mental health needs. Cathy later earned a master’s degree in special education and taught in institutional, public, private, and alternative settings. Those classroom years led her back to school for a master’s in counseling psychology and licensure as an LPC.
Cathy emphasizes the relationship between therapist and client. She asks about a person’s culture, beliefs, work, and identity to understand their life. She also acknowledges limits and works collaboratively on goals the person brings to sessions.
Her practical approach uses tools chosen to fit each person’s needs. Common methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. Cathy often includes psychoeducation and motivational interviewing where helpful.
She has experience supporting people across a wide age range and with many concerns, including trauma, grief, addictions, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and coping with life changes. Her style leans toward building on each person’s strengths and helping them develop everyday habits and thought patterns that support healthier routines and better coping.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and build new everyday habits to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and choices, with the therapist offering empathic listening and support while the person leads the goals and pace.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Cathy will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their preferences and needs. Together they can adjust the approach as progress and circumstances evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work with a licensed professional across regions, including international clients, while focusing on practical changes to thoughts and habits that translate into daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Cathy works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, and parenting challenges. She also addresses issues like body image, codependency, caregiving stress, and first responder strain.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style and chooses practical tools that match each person’s goals. Sessions often focus on changing everyday thoughts and habits to improve daily functioning.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of experience working in counseling, education, and residential settings before becoming an LPC.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Michigan and holds the LPC credential, listed as MI LPC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional or scheduling details when you start the process.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.