Catherine Wasson, LICSW, LCSW, CSW
Practical, respectful support for parents and adults
Book with Catherine- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Colorado, Virginia, New Jersey, District of Columbia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Catherine
Catherine Wasson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. She practices in Virginia and draws on seven years of clinical experience. Catherine focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day.
Her style is open and interactive. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented. She treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels.
Catherine blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address troubling thoughts and reactions.
Background and approach
She also uses client-centered methods to keep the work focused on each person's priorities. She has experience supporting people after trauma and abuse, and helps with relationship strain, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Additional areas she addresses include compassion fatigue, career stress, panic and PTSD symptoms, and concerns common in non-monogamous relationships.
Catherine offers several formats for sessions, including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. She works collaboratively to build plans that fit a person's life and goals.
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Catherine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Catherine lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on each person's goals and values. In practice this means the therapist listens first, follows the client's lead, and shapes sessions around what matters most to the person seeking help. It works well for anyone who wants a respectful, collaborative process.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress. Sessions using CBT include practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and stress. EMDR is used to address distress tied to traumatic memories by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation; it is often chosen when trauma or post-traumatic stress is a primary concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will discuss options and help clients choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions are made together and can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone can be easier on low-bandwidth connections, chat works well for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity when schedules change.
Questions people ask about Catherine
What issues does Catherine commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is her overall therapeutic style?
The approach is open and interactive, with conversational sessions that focus on goals and practical steps rather than labels.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Catherine has seven years of clinical experience working with a wide variety of mental health concerns and people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials and practices in Virginia; credential details include DC LICSW and CO LCSW.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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