- ACT
- CBT
- Gottman Method
About Catherine
Catherine Lorino is a KS LSCSW and MO LCSW social worker with 30 years of experience. She has worked in community mental health, special education, and the United States Army, helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, trauma and abuse, and anger among other issues.
She focuses on practical, goal-oriented counseling. She helps people put thoughts and feelings into words and work toward clearer perspectives. Sessions aim to address everyday pressures like job stress, relationship conflict, and time management that can make anger and anxiety feel worse.
Her background includes conducting psychosocial assessments and supporting people with challenging behaviors, depression, PTSD, and persistent mental health concerns. She has worked with special needs populations and trained school and community teams to implement data-based programs for students with disabilities.
Catherine also provides training and presentations at universities and school districts. She is a Crisis Prevention Institute trainer and a Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer, roles that inform how she teaches coping skills and behavior strategies in sessions.
She draws on several therapeutic approaches to help people change patterns of thinking and behavior. Outside of clinical work she is a parent to four children and is involved in veterans' causes and travel, experiences she says influence her practical view of family and life stressors.
Approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anger that comes from unhelpful thinking patterns and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find practical changes. CBT can be useful for managing workplace frustration, resentment, and mood symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That discussion often begins in the first few sessions and can shift as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as arranging shorter check-ins around work breaks or meeting without commuting. They also allow people to use tools like guided mindfulness exercises or worksheets together during a session. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to an online setting so the focus stays on practical skills for managing anger and improving relationships.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, anger, mood disorders, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses goal-oriented, practical counseling and helps people put thoughts and feelings into words to gain different perspectives on their situations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in social work across community mental health, special education, and the United States Army.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and is based in Kansas.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.