- 30 years experience
- Evidence-based methods
- Values-centered care
About Catherine
Catherine Hogan is a LICSW with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and struggles with self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate. She aims to create a steady space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.
Catherine's work covers a range of concerns, including panic and social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and patterns of codependency. She also supports people coping with isolation, caregiver strain, divorce and separation, and the long shadows of family-of-origin problems. She listens for the story behind the symptoms and helps clients break problems into manageable steps.
Faith and spirituality are treated as important sources of meaning when they matter to a person. Catherine emphasizes respect for each client's values and cultural background as part of the therapy process. Her manner is collaborative - she and the client set goals and try practical ways to reach them.
Her practice uses methods grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions include talking, skill building, and homework that people can try between meetings. Catherine describes therapy as a partnership where steady progress often comes from small, consistent changes.
Catherine practices in Washington and offers work in English. If someone is considering therapy, she asks that they be ready to reflect on patterns, try new behaviors, and bring openness to change.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Many of Catherine's approaches are rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-world practice. One common method teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as breathing work, gradual exposures, and step-by-step plans to manage sudden symptoms. These techniques help people reduce intense fear and regain confidence in daily activities.Another frequent focus is addressing trauma and family-of-origin patterns by helping people identify unhelpful reactions and try new ways of relating. This often means talking through difficult memories, identifying recurring patterns, and practicing different responses to old triggers. These strategies aim to lessen the hold of past events on present choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful, and will adjust plans based on goals and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for a quicker check-in when needed. Some methods also adapt well to shorter or more focused meetings, which can be useful for people balancing caregiving, work, or medical appointments.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and family conflict, plus self-esteem and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Catherine takes a collaborative, respectful approach that combines listening with practical steps people can try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 30 years of clinical practice working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a LICSW licensed in Washington and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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