- Client-centered
- CBT methods
- Longstanding experience
About Cathy
Cathy Richardson Brown welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or struggles with self-esteem and addiction. She helps individuals who are managing trauma, anger, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or parenting challenges. Cathy uses a calm, straightforward style to talk through what matters most to each person.
Cathy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, with 25 years of experience in social work. Her career began in child protective services and later included work on psychiatric hospital units, in residential programs, on a crisis response team, and at a community health center. Cathy has also worked in private counseling agencies.
She draws on long experience and on being a mother and grandmother when she meets people. Sessions focus on listening first, then on practical steps a person can try between meetings. Cathy blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.
Her approach aims to be collaborative and steady. Cathy prefers simple goals and small changes that fit into everyday life. She invites prospective clients to explore what matters most and to shape therapy around their goals.
Cathy works from Massachusetts and offers services in English. She welcomes people from other countries who are able to schedule with her. To begin, clients follow the site match process and set up appointments according to her schedule.
How Cathy’s Approaches Work Online
Cathy blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and gives space to set goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to test new ways of coping and problem solving.Finding the best approach is a team effort. Cathy works with each person to decide which ideas and exercises feel most useful. She adapts the work to a person’s goals, whether that means short skill-building tasks or slower, talking-based sessions to process difficult experiences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options when you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills between meetings and keep momentum while managing day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cathy commonly address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and parenting-related strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Cathy uses a collaborative, listening-first approach that combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to set practical, achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
Cathy has 25 years in social work, including child protective services, psychiatric hospital units, residential settings, a crisis team, a community health center, and private counseling agencies.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and she practices from Massachusetts.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Cathy accepts international clients who can schedule with her.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cathy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.