Catherine Calletto , LPC

Catherine Calletto is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on clear, practical support for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions. She brings eight years of LPC practice to sessions and centers care on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most.

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. Sessions tend to focus on concrete strategies for reducing anxiety, improving communication, and managing the aftereffects of trauma. Catherine also supports exploration of sexual identity, gender questions, and relationship styles in ways that respect each person's values.

As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she aims to provide affirming and understanding care for people who identify similarly. Catherine also works with people navigating gender identity questions and the practical steps that can follow from those conversations. She pays attention to how shame, guilt, and past hurts show up in daily life.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. People can expect to set goals together, try small changes between sessions, and review what’s working. Catherine uses plain language and practical exercises rather than clinical jargon.

She practices in Virginia and conducts therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and then schedules sessions according to availability.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Evidence-based techniques focus on practical skills you can use right away. One common approach teaches breathing, grounding, and thought-management skills to reduce anxiety and stress in day-to-day life. These are short exercises people can practice between sessions to notice gradual change.

Another commonly used method helps process trauma in small, manageable steps while building tolerance for difficult memories and emotions. The method encourages paced work so people feel more stable as they address painful experiences. A third helpful approach focuses on improving communication and relationship patterns by practicing new ways to express needs and set boundaries.

Choosing the best approach is part of working together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits the person's needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps find the right pace and focus.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera time is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, day-to-day coaching, and shorter progress updates between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity when schedules change.