Catherine Colardo

Catherine Colardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience. She goes by Cat and aims to be a steady, practical presence for people facing big changes or everyday stress. Her background is in social work, with degrees from Appalachian State University and the University of South Carolina. She keeps language simple and meets people where they are.

Cat describes her style as empathetic and person-centered. She listens first, then helps set clear goals together. Sessions focus on solving present problems, building coping skills, and taking small steps that fit each person's life.

She has worked in many settings and with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and isolation or loneliness.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. In practice that can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and clarifying personal values to guide choices.

People who look for straightforward guidance and a supportive listener often find this approach helpful. Cat emphasizes collaboration and real-world strategies. If you want steady support while navigating transitions, she offers grounded, practical help.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take actions that match those values. It focuses on small, meaningful steps and can be useful for life changes, stress, and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, explain different options, and try methods that fit your needs. If something does not help, adjustments are made together so the work stays useful and relevant.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as session options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so more people can attend regularly. Licensed professionals can also use these approaches to build skills between sessions, assign short exercises, and track progress in ways that fit everyday life.