Catherine Pettus

Catherine Pettus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who centers therapy on each person’s experience. She uses a client-centered approach to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

She draws on 15 years of experience to help people cope with life changes and practical struggles. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual, and conversations guide real steps toward better coping and clearer thinking. Catherine avoids labels and works to meet people where they are in their journey.

Her background includes helping people manage caregiver stress, isolation and loneliness, and family of origin issues. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, and the fallout from divorce or separation. Practical skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches often appear alongside reflective, client-centered conversation.

Catherine has worked across a wide adult age range and has experience with aging and geriatric issues. She also addresses codependency, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and narcissism-related concerns. Her sessions aim to balance skill-building with understanding personal history.

People describe her style as warm and interactive while remaining direct when needed. She emphasizes patience, dignity, and advocacy for each person’s needs. If someone is ready to take a step toward change, she supports them in finding inner strength and clearer ways forward.

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