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- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment and trauma
- Mindfulness and values
About Cathryn
Cathryn Charette, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), practices in California and has five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family-related issues, intimacy, eating and parenting challenges, and related areas. She describes her approach as humanistic and emphasizes clients' strengths and skills to address what feels limiting in life.
Charette centers work on increasing self-awareness and mindfulness. She helps people notice patterns, clarify values, and respond more deliberately to stressful events. Her stated goal is to support clients in developing greater self-understanding, self-esteem, and a more comfortable sense of attachment over time.
She talks about earned security as a process of healing from childhood, adult, or relationship trauma and rebuilding a stronger core self. That process includes learning healthier boundaries, improving understanding of self and others, and strengthening trust in relationships. The therapist notes that these capacities can be developed through focused work in therapy.
Cathryn blends humanistic ideas with evidence-based methods drawn from cognitive and behavioral approaches. She mentions using techniques that encourage mindful awareness, emotional regulation, and clearer communication. Sessions emphasize practical skills as well as personal insight.
Her practice statement indicates she values inclusion and works with people from varied backgrounds and ages. Sessions aim to help clients make decisions that align with their values and to manage external stressors more effectively.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on connection patterns and helps people notice how past relationships shape current reactions and bonds. It can be helpful for intimacy-related issues and trust concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client's perspective to build understanding and self-direction. It is often used when someone wants to explore self-esteem and personal goals.Cathryn treats selection of methods as a collaborative process. She will work with clients to decide what approaches fit their goals and preferences. The plan can change as needs evolve and progress is reviewed together.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, fit sessions into a workday, or avoid travel. It also allows continuing work when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult. If specific session formats matter to you, verify them during the matching questionnaire before your first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Cathryn works on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT and family related concerns, eating and parenting challenges, and related topics such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes a humanistic approach that highlights strengths and skills, combined with evidence-based techniques like cognitive and behavior methods and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience practicing as a therapist.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.