Catherine Colardo, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

Person-centered approach
Practical coping steps
13 years experience

About Catherine

Catherine Colardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience helping people through hard moments. She introduces herself simply as Cat and aims to be a steady, practical presence when life feels overwhelming. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, and she focuses on making therapy feel approachable and useful.

Cat’s background includes a bachelor’s degree in social work from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in social work from The University of South Carolina in Columbia. She has worked in multiple settings since 2007 and has supported people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, relationship problems, and addiction concerns. She also helps with coping with life changes and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

In sessions she uses a person-centered, empathetic approach. She listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals. She draws on methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, among others, to offer practical steps you can try between meetings.

Cat emphasizes building a working connection as the foundation for progress. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and offers guidance to help uncover strengths and next steps. That means conversations that are straightforward, respectful, and focused on what matters to each person.

People who reach out can expect a calm, collaborative process aimed at manageable change. Her North Carolina practice reflects work with a wide range of concerns, including stress, family matters, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.

Therapeutic approaches used in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things out, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than prescribing a single path from the start.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allowing sessions around work or caregiving schedules. It can also support steady progress when travel or time restraints make in-person visits harder. Practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed, the ability to maintain momentum between appointments, and working through thoughts and skills in the settings where daily life happens.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stress Communication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family challenges, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is empathetic and person-centered. She listens first, helps set practical goals, and offers concrete steps to try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has worked as a therapist since 2007, bringing 13 years of experience to her practice and a variety of settings and clinical situations.

What credential and location information should I know?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina. Her practice is based in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients seek sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.