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- ACT techniques
- Attachment work
- CBT tools
About Cathryn
Cathryn Charette is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, parenting strain, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
She frames therapy around a humanistic view that highlights a person's existing strengths. Sessions focus on building self-understanding, clearer boundaries, and steadier emotional responses. She encourages mindfulness and self-awareness so people can respond deliberately to challenging moments instead of reacting automatically.
Cathryn talks with clients about attachment and how early relationships shape current patterns. She helps people work toward what some clinicians call earned security - greater self-esteem and more comfortable ways of connecting - by addressing past trauma and present relationship patterns.
Her approach blends evidence-informed methods with a wellness-oriented perspective. She draws from cognitive-behavioral tools, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, attachment-based work, and client-centered practices. In session she helps people notice thoughts and behaviors, practice new responses, and test small changes in daily life.
People who choose her often want a steady, reflective clinician who emphasizes patience, acceptance, and practical steps. She works in English and practices in California. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service's matching flow.
How sessions work
How her approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop more secure ways of relating. It is often used for relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit a person's goals and situation. That choice can change over time as needs and priorities shift.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, as the profile does not list explicit options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find they can apply skills learned in session more readily when therapy fits into daily life. Licensed professionals will help plan practical steps to practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is humanistic and client-centered, emphasizing strengths, mindfulness, and building self-understanding. She combines practical strategies with reflective work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience providing therapy.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.