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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Works with parents
About Cathy
LICSW in Massachusetts with 25 years of experience, Cathy Richardson Brown helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, eating concerns, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She speaks English and accepts international clients. Cathy combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to support practical change.
Cathy began her social work career in child protective services and spent a decade in that role. She later worked in psychiatric hospital units and residential settings. She has also worked on a local crisis team and at a community health center and in private counseling agencies.
Her approach focuses on listening first and then on collaborative problem solving. Sessions use client-centered principles to follow the person's priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when helpful to identify patterns and try different behaviors.
Cathy draws on long clinical experience and everyday parenting experience as a mother and grandmother. That mix informs how she talks about stress, grief, parenting strain, and challenges like addiction or mood instability. She aims to help people notice small changes they can make in daily life.
People who choose Cathy tend to want straightforward conversation and practical steps. She works together with individuals to set clear goals and to track progress over time. To start, she asks about immediate concerns and what a useful first step would look like.
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How her approaches are used in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. It emphasizes understanding the client’s concerns and priorities, and it helps with problems like grief, parenting strain, and stress by centering conversations on what matters most to the person.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. It helps identify patterns that keep problems going and teaches concrete techniques to change behaviors and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cathy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is tracked and new priorities emerge.
The biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid commuting. They can also allow people to continue work with a licensed professional when in-person visits are difficult to arrange.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns and try different behaviors.
How long has she practiced?
She has 25 years of experience in social work, including work in child protective services, psychiatric units, residential settings, a crisis team, a community health center, and private agencies.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a LICSW in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. 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.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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