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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
About Catherine
Catherine (Cate) Beaton, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), holds Vermont and New Hampshire LCMHC licenses and has practiced for 15 years. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, career issues, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family matters, grief, and mood disorders. Her stated approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, existential perspectives, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Cate began her career as a paramedic and later completed a Master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology. That clinical background and a decade of supervisory and leadership roles shaped how she understands helping professions and the impact of trauma. She emphasizes the role of human connection in recovery and change.
In sessions she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and choose valued actions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and practice alternative responses. Client-centered work guides her to prioritize the person’s perspective and pace.
Cate also integrates existential ideas about meaning and choice, and she offers EMDR as an option for working with traumatic memories. She has particular experience with caregiver stress, first responder issues, postpartum concerns, blended family challenges, and multicultural questions.
She speaks English and practices in Vermont. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the platform button.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings and then take actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens and follows the client’s pace to build understanding and focus on what matters most to them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practices concrete alternatives. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday problems.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to find the best fit based on symptoms, goals, and preferences. Adjustments happen as needed during care.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. The biography does not specify formats here, so check current options on the platform. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, or provide flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered exercises to work over distance and help clients practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Vermont, New Hampshire
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, career, grief, mood disorders, and related issues like caregiver stress and blended family challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, existential ideas, and EMDR for trauma when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cate has 15 years of professional experience, including about 10 years in clinical supervision and leadership roles.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LCMHC licenses in Vermont and New Hampshire and practices in Vermont.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.