- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Anger and coping skills
- End of life support
About Catalina
Catalina Kay is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with 29 years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and the stress of major life changes. Catalina also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger, career difficulties, bipolar concerns, LGBT issues, and hospice or end-of-life counseling.
She frames clients as the experts on their own story and focuses on practical steps. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. Conversations look at thoughts, behaviors, and small changes that add up over time.
Catalina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session to identify patterns that keep problems going. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors to test what works. That practical work is meant to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her style is direct and outcome-oriented. She pays attention to the immediate problem and offers tools people can use between sessions. This can include exercises to change thinking, behavioral experiments, or coping strategies for strong feelings like anger.
People often come for help after setbacks, or when old strategies stop working. Catalina draws on nearly three decades of front-line experience to keep conversations focused and useful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT translates to online sessions
CBT helps people identify thought patterns and test new behaviors. In plain terms, this means spotting unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses, and tracking whether those changes help with mood, anger, or sleep. That method is useful for problems like depression, anxiety, anger, and habit changes.The therapist treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals and try techniques together to see what fits. Adjustments are made as needed so the work stays practical and aligned with daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. They also let people continue work from different locations when circumstances change. Licensed professionals can use online appointments to keep the focus on skills practice and between-session exercises that support progress.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger as one of many concerns, helping people notice triggers, manage strong feelings, and try new responses in daily life.
What is her general therapeutic approach?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to connect thoughts, feelings, and actions. The work focuses on practical skills and testing new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 29 years of professional experience working with addictions, mood concerns, relationship issues, and hospice counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota and practices under that credential within the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.