- Compassionate and practical
- Evidence-based techniques
- Focus on daily coping
About Catherine
Catherine Powell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, grief, and mood concerns. She creates a calm space for people to talk through what feels overwhelming. Her style is compassionate and practical, focused on small steps that can make daily life feel easier.
She often supports people coping with post-traumatic stress, panic disorder and panic attacks, chronic health problems, and major life changes such as divorce. Sessions focus on understanding how symptoms show up day to day and building coping tools that fit each person’s life. Catherine emphasizes pacing work so it feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing distress and improving functioning. She helps people identify patterns, try new strategies, and practice skills in real situations. Conversations cover both immediate relief and longer-term goals such as finding renewed purpose and stability.
Catherine has six years of experience as a clinician and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She practices in Virginia and works with people who communicate in English.
People who are interested in beginning can use the Start Therapy button on the site to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic techniques used in online care
Catherine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and build skills. One approach focuses on recognizing patterns of thought and behavior that increase anxiety and panic, then practicing alternative responses that reduce intensity and improve daily functioning. This helps people regain a sense of control during sudden episodes of distress.Another common technique she uses involves gradual exposure to feared sensations or situations paired with coping strategies. That approach supports people in facing triggers step by step while learning ways to lower physical arousal and worry. Both methods are practical and aimed at tangible changes in how someone manages symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That decision happens together and can change over time as progress is made.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling for brief check-ins or longer sessions as needed. It also lets people practice skills in the real settings where they face anxiety, making therapeutic work more immediately applicable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Catherine supports people managing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and other mood concerns. She also focuses on chronic pain and illness, dissociation, divorce and finding life purpose.
How would you describe the therapist's approach?
The approach is compassionate and tailored to each person. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills and work toward clearer daily routines and goals.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of experience as a clinician supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. That experience includes work with post-traumatic stress and panic-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.