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Catherine "Caitie" Mahaney

Compassionate CBT-informed social worker

LCSW New York

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Catherine

Catherine "Caitie" Mahaney is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York who draws on a decade of professional experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

She blends practical cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered, strengths-based orientation to identify patterns that contribute to distress and to build more adaptive skills for everyday life.

Caitie’s work includes attention to compassion fatigue and related caregiver concerns, and she supports clients facing attachment difficulties, communication and family problems, and issues tied to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. She also addresses seasonal mood changes, workplace stressors, forgiveness, self-love, women’s issues, young adult transitions, and intellectual disability considerations.

Caitie emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process, meeting people where they are and accompanying them as they develop coping strategies and personal growth. Sessions focus on practical tools and on amplifying individual strengths to promote sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps people feel heard and encourages exploration of personal strengths and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and parenting challenges.

Choosing the right approach often happens collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and presenting concerns to determine whether client-centered methods, CBT techniques, or a blend of both best fit the client’s needs. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to what will be most useful for each individual.

Online therapy with Caitie is available through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow the therapeutic process to move forward even when in-person meetings are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and compassion fatigue, and also addresses related issues such as attachment, communication problems, family challenges, and seasonal affective disorder.
What therapeutic style does she use?
The approach combines client-centered therapy with elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to explore thoughts and behaviors while validating strengths and personal values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Caitie has 10 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 100260 and provides services from that location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyDepression

Also works with

Parenting issuesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessIntellectual disabilitySeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English