- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Gottman informed work
About Catherine
Catherine Kolleth is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Ohio with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing issues like depression, anxiety, relationship strain, addictions, grief, parenting stress, and anger. Catherine also accepts clients navigating intimacy concerns, LGBTQ matters, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.
She began her career in a residential treatment program for adolescents and later worked in community health care, substance abuse residential treatment, and private practice. Those roles exposed her to a wide range of situations and practical problems people bring to therapy. She draws on that history when she helps people set realistic steps toward change.
Catherine uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. She integrates client-centered ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, systems thinking, Gottman-informed work, and mindfulness practices. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and usable strategies rather than abstract theory.
In practical terms she helps people identify what they want to change, break those goals into manageable steps, and troubleshoot setbacks. She pays attention to interpersonal patterns, communication problems, and how emotions like anger or shame get in the way of daily life. Her work includes helping people with substance concerns, relationship conflict, parenting strain, and sexual culture issues such as BDSM and kink.
People who choose her can expect direct collaboration on treatment planning and skills for coping with stress, cravings, intense feelings, and conflict. Catherine emphasizes problem solving and small behavior changes that fit into everyday routines.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It gives practical tools for managing anger, anxiety, depression, and addictive urges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes concrete skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help when feelings escalate quickly. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's perspective and priorities, and supports collaborative goal setting and decision making.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your concerns, try out techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps you meet immediate goals and cope in day-to-day life. This means you and the therapist pick tools together rather than following a fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into work breaks, reduce commute time, or avoid the need to be on camera for every check-in. They also let therapists and clients practice skills and communication patterns in the contexts where problems actually occur. Ask about session length and any subscription details when you schedule.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, anger, addictions, relationship issues, parenting strain, grief, trauma, and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, combining practical strategies with supportive discussion to set and reach goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in residential treatment, community health care, substance abuse programs, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Ohio LPCC and an Ohio LMFT practicing in Ohio.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.