- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Parenting support
About Cathy
Cathy Richardson Brown is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 25 years of experience in social work practice. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, eating issues, parenting strains, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She offers practical, down-to-earth conversation aimed at making everyday moments easier to manage.
She began her career in child protective services and spent a decade in that role. Cathy has also worked on psychiatric hospital units, in residential settings, with a local crisis team, at a community health center, and in private counseling agencies. That range has shaped how she notices risk, safety, and daily coping skills.
In sessions she focuses on listening first and then helping people notice patterns that keep problems going. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what a person brings to the room and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to try specific changes in thoughts and behaviors. Work often includes short skill-based exercises and clear steps to practice between sessions.
Cathy draws on life experience as a mother and grandmother when relevant to parenting or family stress. She prefers straightforward conversation over jargon. The aim is to find manageable changes that lower tension and reduce frequent flare-ups of anger or frustration.
She is based in Massachusetts and conducts work in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How Cathy uses client-centered and CBT approaches online
Cathy draws on Client-Centered Therapy to start. That means she listens closely to what matters most to the person and responds to their priorities. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings about anger, grief, or parenting without a fixed agenda.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT can be useful for stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and patterns that fuel repeated outbursts or simmering resentment. Sessions often include practical exercises to try between meetings.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Cathy works with each person to decide whether to focus on tracking triggers, building new reactions, or a mix of listening and skills work. Goals, preferences, and daily life shape what comes next.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Cathy aims to help clients fit sessions into everyday life while focusing on practical steps to manage anger and stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, eating issues, parenting challenges, bipolar, and ADHD.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what clients bring and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to try practical changes in thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in social work, including child protective services and work in psychiatric units and community health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LICSW and practices out of Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.