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- ACT
- Attachment-based work
- Skills oriented
About Catherine
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of experience based in Montana, working primarily with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, and addictions. Catherine Surovy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. She conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients.
Catherine focuses on practical changes people can make day to day. She often works on improving communication, managing strong emotions such as anger or grief, and building coping strategies for depression and anxiety. She helps people address issues around self-esteem, shame and guilt, social anxiety, and life purpose. Parenting support and work around family patterns are also common topics.
Her background includes outpatient and residential counseling with youth who faced significant trauma and system involvement. That experience informs her attention to relationships and systems when she talks through problems with clients. She also has experience providing psychoeducation and caregiver partnership to improve responses to children.
In sessions she mixes acceptance-oriented skills with behavior-focused tools. That can mean noticing painful thoughts without getting stuck, practicing new communication patterns, or learning concrete skills to manage distress. Catherine tends to keep work direct and practical, focusing on what to try between sessions.
People who choose her usually want a therapist who integrates relational understanding with skills-based approaches. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people move toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses targeted exercises to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms such as anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication in relationships. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Catherine will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as work progresses. The original biography does not list specific session formats for online work, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. They also support practicing skills in the settings where problems occur, and permit use of written exercises or screen-shared worksheets during the session. Ask about the current session formats when you schedule so you know what to expect.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Montana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related topics such as communication problems and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines acceptance-based approaches with behavioral and skills work. Sessions often balance relational exploration with practical exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience, including work in outpatient and residential settings with youth and families who have experienced intense trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Montana.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn how she conducts appointments.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.