- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
About Catherine
Catherine (Cate) Beaton is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She practices in Vermont and works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career concerns, compassion fatigue, addiction, grief, anger, mood disorders, and related issues.
Cate began her career as a paramedic in Hartford, Connecticut, and that early work shaped how she understands crisis and suffering. She went on to complete a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University and later an Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology. Her background includes many continuing education courses focused on trauma and behavior.
Over the years she has held roles as a clinical and executive director. That work involved supervising clinicians and supporting staff wellbeing. She has roughly 10 years of clinical supervision experience and often brings that leadership perspective into therapy sessions when useful.
In therapy she emphasizes practical connection and clear goals. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when appropriate. Sessions commonly address patterns like codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and work-related burnout.
Cate aims to help people feel seen and heard while they talk through difficult feelings. She supports those coping with life changes, bipolar and depressive symptoms, postpartum challenges, social anxiety, ADHD, and young adult concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and building small actions that align with them. It helps when anger or frustration get in the way of relationships or work by focusing on what matters and practical steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for managing anxiety, anger spikes, and recurring negative thinking. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-oriented method that works with distressing memories and the strong emotional reactions linked to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try first. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is made and priorities change.
Confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy when life changes would otherwise interrupt it. Licensed professionals adapt ACT, CBT, and EMDR techniques to a remote format so the work remains practical and focused on daily functioning.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Vermont, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career strain, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, anger, mood disorders, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, practical conversations that focus on relationships and behavior. Approaches mentioned include ACT, CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and EMDR.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and about 10 years of clinical supervision experience in leadership roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in Vermont and New Hampshire and practices in Vermont.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.