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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR
About Catherine
LCSW licensed in Oregon with 24 years of experience, Catherine Melo helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship problems, addictions, and intimacy-related concerns. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication and control problems, infidelity, jealousy, and post-traumatic stress. Catherine works in English and accepts international clients.
Catherine draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person’s experience. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is among her tools for addressing traumatic memories when appropriate.
For relationship concerns she uses Imago Relationship Therapy to examine interaction patterns and improve communication. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help with emotional regulation and grounding. Sessions combine talking, practical exercises, and skill building rather than only reflection.
Catherine describes herself as responsive to each client’s needs and adjusts the conversational style and treatment plan to fit goals. She works plainly and directly, helping people name what is happening and test new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Her practice addresses practical problems such as coping with natural or human-caused disaster, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, and mood disorders. People who want a therapist who blends talking therapies with concrete strategies may find her approach helpful.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online sessions can include discussion, worksheets, and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and depression.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, addresses distressing memories by processing them in a structured way. When EMDR is used, the therapist guides the client through specific sets of attention and reflection to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and uses reflective listening to clarify problems and goals. In remote sessions this approach keeps the conversation focused on what the person is experiencing in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting the plan based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people use remote therapy to fit sessions into busy schedules, make shorter check-ins easier, and avoid travel time. Online work can support skill practice between sessions and let therapists and clients focus on concrete strategies during meetings.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon, California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy issues, and self-esteem problems. Additional focus areas include infidelity, codependency, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Imago Relationship Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. These methods are used to match practical skills to a person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Catherine has 24 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice. That experience includes work with trauma, grief, relationship issues, and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW and practices in Oregon. The listing notes additional licensure in California and Washington in the original biography.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing when you select a plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the first appointment.
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