Catherine Wasson , LICSW, LCSW, CSW

Catherine Wasson is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and women's issues. She works with people dealing with trauma, parenting strain, grief, and career questions. Her voice is straightforward and calm, and she focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions.

Catherine brings seven years of clinical experience. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and also lists CSW. She has worked with individuals who faced depression, bipolar challenges, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress. She has also supported people coping with shame, self-harm ideas, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is interactive and person-focused. Conversations are guided by the client's goals and paced to match what feels manageable. She adapts tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and client-centered care to fit each person's situation.

Catherine uses EMDR and mindfulness techniques when trauma and strong emotions are present. Solution-focused strategies are used to set small, achievable changes that build momentum. Sessions aim to produce skills that are easy to practice outside therapy.

She provides services from Virginia and conducts sessions in English. The emphasis is on respect, sensitivity, and avoiding labels that feel hurtful. People who want straightforward coaching around career, intimacy, or non-monogamous relationship questions can bring those concerns into work together.

How Catherine’s Methods Work Online

Client-centered work centers on the person and their goals. Sessions focus on the client's experience, listening closely, and shaping conversations around what matters most. This approach helps when people need validation, clearer priorities, and a sense of control over next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. It is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and worry that interferes with daily life. EMDR is another option Catherine uses for processing traumatic memories and intense emotional reactions when trauma is a core concern.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Catherine works with each person to pick methods that match their goals, pace, and comfort level. She will check in about what is or isn't working and adjust plans together as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and build rapport. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit during a lunch break. Messaging and live chat are helpful for short check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or caregiving demands.