- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness focus
About Cathryn
Cathryn Charette is a California LMFT with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting, ADHD, and related struggles. Cathryn combines practical talk and reflective exercises so people can make clearer decisions and feel more able to cope.
She describes her orientation as humanistic and client-centered, focusing on strengths and skills people already have. Sessions often include building self-awareness and practicing mindfulness so responses to stress feel less automatic. Cathryn talks with clients about boundaries, attachment patterns, and how early experiences shape current relationships.
The work can include looking at life priorities and values so choices align with what matters most. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of relating to themselves and others. That might mean practicing new communication, testing small changes, or noticing thoughts that get in the way.
Cathryn says earned security is possible after trauma, and she supports people who want to repair attachment and increase self-esteem. She uses research-informed methods alongside a human-focused approach to help clients understand motivations and personality traits.
Her practice is described as inclusive and nonjudgmental. Sessions aim to be steady and practical, helping clients handle immediate stressors while also working toward longer term shifts in how they relate and make choices.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-driven action rather than trying to eliminate every difficult thought. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making life choices that match what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships that come from early caregiving. It helps people recognize these patterns and practice different ways of connecting that feel more secure and reliable.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cathryn will collaborate with clients to test methods and see what fits their goals and comfort level. Together they decide whether to emphasize ACT strategies, attachment work, or client-centered conversations depending on the issue and how a person responds.
The practical upsides of working online include fitting sessions into a busy school or work schedule and reducing travel time so check-ins are easier to keep. Because the specific session formats are not listed in her biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can support steady progress through focused conversations, behavior experiments between sessions, and regular skill practice without asking you to change your daily routine drastically.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting, ADHD, and other related problems listed in her profile.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a humanistic, client-centered approach that emphasizes strengths, self-awareness, and mindfulness to help people respond differently to stress and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a clinician and holds the LMFT credential in California.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She is a California LMFT. Sessions are provided from California under that credential.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on the subscription chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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