Therapist profile
Catherine McLaughlin, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 074250
- NPI1851766992
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Anger and stress
- CBT and mindfulness
- Substance use focus
About Catherine
Catherine McLaughlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of experience. She practices from New York and works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She also focuses on caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, disaster-related stress, dissociation, divorce and separation, substance misuse, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood disorders, narcissism, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Catherine uses straightforward language and mixes practical techniques with reflective conversation. She describes her style as kind, direct, and occasionally humorous when appropriate.
Catherine draws on several clinical approaches in sessions. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and build rapport, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness, Motivational Interviewing to support change around substance use, and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.
In session she starts where the person is and moves at a realistic pace. Expect a mix of short-term problem solving and deeper work when useful. Catherine aims to work diligently with clients to improve daily functioning and relationships without promising quick fixes.
She works in English and holds a New York LCSW credential. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site's online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building rapport so clients feel understood; it helps when someone wants a nonjudgmental place to talk through anger, grief, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with specific thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools to manage irritability, anxious thinking, or unhelpful reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and improve awareness of emotional triggers.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, strengths, and the problems they want to address. That choice can shift over time as progress or new needs appear.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit a meeting into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter moment on short notice. Others like shorter check-ins or a focus on skills practice between longer sessions. Discussing practical scheduling needs during the first appointment helps make sessions easier to use while staying focused on managing anger and related concerns.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related problems does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship conflict, resentment, and related issues such as substance use and grief.
What is her overall therapeutic approach?
Catherine blends Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to match the client's needs.
How much experience does she have treating these concerns?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health issues, including addictions and mood disorders.
What credential and location information is provided?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a New York LCSW credential and lists New York as her practice location.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.