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Catherine Wasson

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LICSW, LCSW, CSW Virginia

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Catherine

Catherine Wasson is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, depression, and life transitions. She brings seven years of clinical experience and blends practical tools with empathic listening to meet each person where they are.

Background and approach

Catherine works from a strengths-oriented perspective and adapts plans to the concerns someone brings, whether that involves grief, parenting challenges, workplace stress, or questions about identity and intimacy. Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and solution-focused elements, and she also uses EMDR and mindfulness strategies when appropriate.

Catherine emphasizes collaboration and respect, avoiding stigmatizing labels while offering concrete strategies for coping, communication, and emotional regulation. She is licensed in Virginia and holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials, and provides services in English to people located in Virginia.

Prospective clients can expect a warm, interactive approach aimed at practical progress and clearer day-to-day functioning.

Approaches for online therapy and practical support

Many clients find cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helpful for identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change behaviors. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and collaboration, offering a respectful environment where the therapist follows the client's lead to clarify values and goals. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to help process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity when trauma is a central concern.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will explore your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques that fit your situation, adjusting methods over time so the plan stays relevant and practical. The process is collaborative and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy with Catherine uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from Virginia without commuting, and they allow sessions to be integrated into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is interactive and client-centered, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, mindfulness, and EMDR when appropriate to address specific goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with people facing various mental health concerns and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed in Virginia and holds credentials listed as LICSW, LCSW, and CSW with the provided license details DC LICSW LC200002234 and CO LCSW CSW.09927066.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shamePanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Colorado, Virginia, New Jersey, District of Columbia

Languages

English