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Catherine McLaughlin, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hello, I am a LCSW originally from NY, and presently living in sunny Florida. I worked as a psychotherapist in private practice / adjunct professor in New York combined for 20 years, and now a resident practicing in Florida. In addition, I have also worked as an LCSW for the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse as a provider for persons charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

My work is a range of mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and most mental health disorders. I specialize in codependency, self esteem issues and substance abuse.

I consider myself a kind, empathic, "say it like it is" therapist. I have a sense of humor respectfully in times when needed.
Some of the therapeutic approaches I practice are humanistic, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and mindfulness. I start where the client is and go from there.
My concerns are always for my clients first and foremost! I will work diligently with my clients to help them succeed in this journey and to focus on a better life and happiness.

Ethics and confidentiality are of the highest priorities in my practice. It is not easy to bring oneself in for help, but it is also one of the most brave and courageous healthy steps to take to enhance one's sense of self.

I look forward to speaking and meeting you in the near future.

Professional experience

23yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Communication Problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Self-Love, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
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License information

NY LCSW 074250-01

Reviews

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Very pleased with Catherine’s professionalism and therapy.

Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Catherine has been wonderful for me. She helps me realize a deeper understanding of situations. She has helped me work to take better care of myself which has had a positive ripple affect in all other aspects of my life. I am so happy to have found Catherine through BetterHelp!

Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, and compassion fatigue

I cannot say enough good things about working with Catherine. So grateful to have been matched with her!

Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Catherine is someone who is insightful and easy to talk to

Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks

Catherine is the kind of therapist that makes you feel comfortable right from the start. And as long as you tell her what you're wanting to work on, she'll get you where you want to be. She of course has helpful insight, but more than that, she knows how to encourage you to be all you can be, even if you don't realize it yourself yet. I've learned a lot about myself being in her therapeutic care. I would definitely recommend.

Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I like talking to Catherine . She’s a good listener.

Written on Feb 05, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes