Catherine Wasson

Catherine Wasson is a licensed social worker who helps people facing big life changes and everyday stress. She welcomes conversations about anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. Catherine uses straightforward language and plain goals so a worried person can understand what to expect in a first session.

She holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials and has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns. Her background includes supporting people after physical trauma and emotional abuse, and helping clients manage career transitions and housing instability.

Catherine keeps sessions interactive and practical. She pairs client-centered listening with tools from cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches. Sessions often focus on small, doable steps, changing unhelpful thinking, and building routines that reduce stress.

Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice their reactions and calm intense feelings in the moment. When trauma is part of the story, she may incorporate EMDR-informed strategies to address lingering distress while moving toward present-day goals.

She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space and develops plans that fit each person’s life. If someone is ready to make a change, Catherine offers steady support and practical strategies to help them move forward.

Approaches you may try online with a therapist

Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's goals and experiences, with the therapist reflecting concerns and helping prioritize what matters most. It is useful for building trust and deciding where to focus work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches specific skills to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve daily routines.

EMDR is an approach used when trauma or disturbing memories continue to cause distress; it involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of those memories and support moving forward. When relevant, elements informed by EMDR may be introduced alongside other methods to address lingering trauma responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt methods together over time. This collaborative style helps ensure the focus stays practical and relevant to day-to-day life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in during a work break, or reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use a range of approaches to help people practice new skills and cope with life changes while keeping therapy grounded in daily routines.