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My name is Cathy and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with over 30 years experience in the mental health field. I've worked with individuals, couples, children, and families of diverse backgrounds in many different settings, with many different issues. Specialties include work with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and family issues. I've also worked with addictions, sex offenders, kids of all ages, employee assistance, and just about anything else you can imagine, or so it seems. After all these years I 'm tempted to say I've "heard it all"... until something new proves me wrong!
What I can say is I will try to offer a realistic perspective to almost any problem, whether it's a parenting, relationship, or family issue, or if you need help overcoming your fear, anxiety, anger, hurt, or just plain crazy-off-the-wall-stressful lifestyle. I draw upon many schools of thought, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, reality therapy, structural family therapy, and various trauma-informed approaches. For those who request Christian Counseling, I have a seminary education and can provide Biblical insights into all of the above, but also acknowledge that the church is made up of imperfect people and sometimes brings wounds of its own.
So whatever your background, I believe it's important to be real, to meet you where you are, and work together to find the best solutions. If you need someone to discuss the complex bio-psycho-social dynamics and treatment protocols for particular diagnosis, I can do that. If you need someone to break down the psychobabble into plain language, I can do that. If you need it explained by chapter and verse, or want nothing to do with religion, that's fine too. Most of all, I believe that everyone deserves to be heard with compassion and respect before I can earn the right offer advice, challenge your thinking, or confront you with an uncomfortable truth.
One of things I love about Betterhelp is that I have the opportunity to work with people from all over the world, and am reminded daily that the things we have in common are far greater than anything that may separate us. So no matter what your background, I am honored to have the privilege of getting to know you, and will do everything I can to help.
Hope to meet you soon!
Cathy
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For more details on my professional experience and education, please see my Linked In page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemisciagna, or my private practice website at www.CounselorCathy.com
Professional experience
30yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Visually Impaired, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Catherine Misciagna. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Catherine immediately brings a sense of comfort. I started writing to her even before our first session which was a couple of days out. She responded very quickly and provided a much needed mix of words which were validating, comforting, and resourceful.
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thank you Catherine for helping me out as best as you could. I appreciate all of your help.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I had a second session with Catherine and she disappeared on me. She didn’t contact me to reschedule or anything. I got the app because it was crucial to my mental health and what I’m going through and I feel really let down by her after explaining to her that I had some abandonment issues. I’m very disappointed
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I'm starting my second set of sessions in a year next week. Talk to me in spring.
Written on Jan 01, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I really love how she listens and validates my feelings. I feel so much better after I talk with her. I feel like there’s hope for my healing.
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I really do appreciated miss Catherine since I been talking to her I been feeling a little better about my life I would love to keep her as my therapist
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
This is my first time doing therapy. The one thing I was told, by numerous people, was to make sure I search until I find a therapist I like. I’m thrilled I got Catherine on the first try! After my first session she had given me tips on how to handle my stressful family situations that I have dealt with for years! Knowing I had her support helped me to start communicating issues with my family that I’ve always kept to myself and stressed about. In the end I’m less stressed, I’m communicating and asking for help, and I don’t dread being around my family! They have seen a huge change in me and are thrilled I found Catherine! Even my husband said he feels like I’m back! I’ve been so stressed for so long he’s happy to see me happy again! I’ve been looking for methods and answers on how to cope with things for my entire adult life and she has already helped me tackle most of them in just a few sessions! I can’t wait to see what else she helps me unravel!
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coaching
Cathy is an amazing therapist who I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking therapy.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Catherine is such a great therapist! She's a really good listener and is very respectful. She challenges me to look at my situation from different points of view and provides me with resources to help me analyze them. I would definitely recommend her to others.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catherine was a Godsend when I first lost my Granddaughter. She helped me so very much with ways to deal with my grief and put things in perspective that I was stronger after 2 sessions and some texting. I just booked my 3rd session because I need some support now at 4 months after losing Charlotte. This is a wonderful way to find help and Catherine is amazing and so very caring! Best thing to do is talk to someone who is trained to help and I appreciate Catherine very much!
Written on Oct 16, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Catherine is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend her
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 years and 4 months
Catherine is very easy for me to readily trust with personal issues. She is kind, empathetic and very knowledgeable. After even our first session she has helped me learn tools to deal with some problems that have been bothering me. I look forward to my sessions with her.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
calming and great listener
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Catherine has been wonderful
Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
Cathy is a very good listener with no judgement against my behaviors and decisions, which is a big positive to me. She helps me to access to necessary resources, also confirms to me many things which seem like a myth about mental illness. I love how encouraging every time talking to her. Thank you very much Cathy :)
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cathy has a way of making you feel heard and seen from the moment you start to engage. She knows when to bring up something light hearted and when to make you think. She's amazing
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She's wonderful
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great therapist, knows her stuff!
Written on Mar 12, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Cathy is the bees knees!! She offers constructive criticism & challenges me. She’s just the best!!
Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Cathy is a great therapist! She made me feel comfortable right away and she is easy to talk to. She has shared some different ideas that are outside of the box compared to therapy that I’ve done in the past and has helped me with resolving and addressing issues I’ve brought to her. I would without hesitation recommend her. 10/10!
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Highly recommended. I feel I have known her for long time
Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Cathy is a great therapist and I feel very safe talking to her. I really appreciate her time and help.
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Cathy is a great listener. Really appreciate her advice.
Written on Dec 19, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cathy is extremely caring and is amazing at listening. Her experience is very evident and I couldn’t be happier to have been matched with her.
Written on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and family conflicts
Catherine has been wonderful since we started talking three weeks ago. I feel very comfortable being open with her and never feel judgement, rather she gives me clarity on how I’m feeling and my thoughts on my past actions. It’s really nice talking to someone who carries a conversation so well, it feels very natural and healing. I’d recommend Catherine to anyone!
Written on Oct 15, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Catherine's help and guidance has been very helpful to me.
Thank you and thank Catherine!
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 2 months
I have only had 2 sessions with Cathy, however she is very professional and a great listener. I look forward to continuing my therapy with Cathy as I feel we mesh well.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
With Cathy, I feel heard and understood, and I appreciate her ability to switch from the purely practical to realities beyond language. I recommend her without reservation.
Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very caring and understanding
Written on May 09, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Catherine is terrific, very understanding of my crazy life and her advice with my family situation was truly helpful.
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I'm grateful to Cathy for her kindness, empathy, patience and humour in our sessions. I feel like I can tell her anything and she'll help me move forward. Since we've started talking, I feel so much better, freer and looser in myself than I've been for a long time.
Written on Apr 04, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Great therapist!!
Written on Mar 25, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and grief
I absolutely love Catherine! Her advice and wisdom has helped me strive professionally and with my relationships with my family and friends.
Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Catherine was fantastic to work with. She was able to very quickly learn about me, my goals, the context around what brought me on to betterhelp, and ultimately sift through our conversations to support me. This translated into helpful analysis (oftentimes via a scientific description that was extremely helpful and delivered in a digestible way), questions that made me dive deeper into my own self-awareness, and ultimately into the creation of habits that worked for my own unique needs. Her support felt customized and not generic and has really changed the way I practice habits to support in cultivating my mental health. I highly recommend working with her!
Written on Feb 08, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Catherine has helped me so much with detangling my thoughts and helping me get through my anxieties. I highly reccomend her (: she's so sweet and it's really comforting to talk to her!
Written on Feb 08, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s helped me tremendously. I am super grateful for her time and compassionate approach.
Written on Feb 07, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Never having a therapist, I was not sure what to expect out of sessions. Catherine has made the process very smooth. I appreciate her attentiveness to and care for what I am going through. In just a couple of sessions, I am seeing a light that I have been hoping to find. She presents clear and manageable exercises that we work on together and I on my own. It is evident that she is educated and well-practiced in counseling.
Written on Feb 02, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
As a wife and new mom, our family is facing some obstacles in life that I want/need guidance through. Together, BetterHelp and Catherine accommodate my specific needs to times that work with my lifestyle. This is my first time seeking therapy and was excited but worried I would be more so venting rather than being guided.. not the case at all. I’m enjoying my “me time”.
Written on Jan 03, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She is highly understanding
Written on Jan 02, 2021 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is a great listener, very understanding and always helpful.
Written on Dec 29, 2020 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I’ve been in and out of therapy for the past 24 years and have dealt with a plethora of therapists, some helpful and some not so much. My experience with Catherine has been incredibly helpful to the point where it is visible to the people around me that things in my therapy journey are going well. She has helped me with the more practical side of navigating options I need outside of just Better Help when it comes to my mental health and has been eye opening to issues I was unaware I was even having that were really causing a lot of blocks in my life. She is open, understanding, while also letting me feel heard and valued. I can’t express how much that alone has helped me get through my weeks. I wanted to make sure I didn’t write a review too soon but after a even just a couple of months I absolutely recommend her.
Written on Nov 26, 2020 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She is wonderful ❣️
Written on Jul 25, 2020 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, a
So far I have only had 1 session with Catherine Misciagna but a few random chats, I do plan to have many more. She is very attentive and understanding. She offered me wise advice and helped me understand myself a little more. I am very appreciative of her time and expertise!
Written on Apr 24, 2020 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Catherine has helped me to start taking control of my life and helping me realize that I am stronger than others have thought of me. I am stronger than my scars, my trauma, my abuse, my abusers. I am more powerful than the hands that used to hold me down. She has started working with me to help me rise above being a victim and to walk confidently as a survivor.
Written on Apr 20, 2020 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Catherine is very clear and patient at the same time. She helped me to go through difficult periods in my relationships and supported me. She was flexible in time-arrangements and showed a lot of compassion
Written on Nov 16, 2019 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Catherine is very kind, professional and caring. She asks many questions and is very compassionate, patient and understanding towards your answers.
I trust her completely with my feelings and thoughts and feel very grateful to have such a great counsellor.
I feel supported, not judged and more confident to take on life's struggle.
Written on Apr 28, 2019 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
After several months of text-counseling at my pace which suits my life and allows me to jot down and send the most poignant thoughts and descriptions of feelings WHEN I can describe them (rather than waiting on a scheduled appointment), I'm in love with this form of counseling. I believe I've made MUCH more progress this way than I ever did in traditional office/appointment/ time - limited counseling. I think it allows my counselor to offer better responses too because she can do it when she knows she has time to concentrate.
I have a masters in counseling, and I'm huge on reading body language and facial expressions, so for me to praise this aspect of the counseling as such a big benefit is a big deal (I think, ha ha).
Written on Feb 03, 2018 after therapy with Catherine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and bipolar
Very good responses, she asks a lot of questions so she can really understand and help me.
Written on Jan 05, 2018 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and family
I've only just started with Catherine but so far it has been amazing. The format of messaging is perfect for me. I find it is so much easier to open up and a sincere desire from Catherine to help me do that.
Written on Jul 25, 2017 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks
I was asking for understanding and to be heard rather than told. Cathy has been an amazing example of knowledge with integrity and most certainly has helped me see myself more clearly for who I am, rather than for who I thought I was.
Written on Jul 07, 2017 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and bipolar
Starting out, I wasn't too sure therapy was the right choice to help me. But from the first message, Catherine has proved to be of more help than I could ever imagine. She takes the time to work through all of my problems with me instead of focusing on just one. She is very encouraging and patient when it comes to what I feel I need or understand. Overall she is one of the most helpful people I have ever met and I would gladly recommend her to anyone seeking help.
Written on May 26, 2017 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, anger, and bipolar
Cathy is a wonderful counselor and has a great way to getting to the root of the matter!
Written on May 26, 2017 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Thank you so much, you the best.
Written on Dec 02, 2016 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family
Cathy is a wonderful, caring and empathetic person who has really helped me work through various issues. She is very knowledgeable and understanding and is quick to respond. Her help has been invaluable and has helped to alleviate my anxiety and stress on a range of topics such as relationships, family dynamics and coping with someone who is abusing drugs. Thank you very much Cathy for always being such a great listener, asking thought provoking questions and being an outlet of support for me.
Written on Jul 22, 2016 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and family
She is helpful. Non-judgemental, and encouraging.
Written on Nov 27, 2015 after therapy with Catherine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, eating, sleeping, self esteem, career, bipolar, and depression
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