Catherine Calletto

Catherine Calletto is an LPC who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and life transitions. She draws on years of clinical experience to help people sort through immediate problems and figure out next steps. Catherine aims to make the first session feel manageable and supportive for someone taking that initial step into therapy.

She brings eight years as a licensed professional counselor in Virginia to each session, and she has worked in mental health roles for longer. That background informs how she helps people navigate mood concerns, trauma reactions, and the everyday pressure of major life changes. Her approach is straightforward and geared toward workable strategies rather than abstract theory.

As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she is comfortable supporting queer clients and people exploring gender identity. She also addresses issues around sexuality, including kink and non-traditional relationship structures, with directness and without judgment. Catherine talks with clients about communication problems, family stress, and the guilt or shame that can follow painful experiences.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, reachable steps between meetings. She encourages people to bring questions and to set the pace that feels right for them. The process is collaborative, with a focus on helping clients cope with life changes and rebuild a sense of control.

If someone is ready to start, they use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Catherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical work for daily life. One common approach helps people process stress and anxiety by identifying clear coping skills and practicing them between sessions. This approach aims to reduce intense reactions and build steady routines that feel doable.

Another approach supports people dealing with trauma or past hurt by helping them safely name difficult memories and learn ways to respond differently. This can reduce intrusive reactions and help a person regain a sense of control over triggers and reminders.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will collaborate with each person to match techniques to their goals and comfort level. She adjusts methods based on what helps most, and she invites questions and feedback as the plan evolves.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also make phone-only or video sessions possible when visual contact is helpful or when less bandwidth is needed. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps to find what fits your life best.