- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- Blended family issues
About Cathryn
Cathryn Charette is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, ADHD, and blended family issues.
Cathryn describes her approach as humanistic and strength-focused. She helps people build self-awareness and mindfulness so they can respond more clearly to difficult moments. Sessions emphasize understanding motivations, boundaries, and attachment patterns rather than labels or quick fixes.
She often works on repairing the effects of early wounds and on developing what psychologists call earned security. That means learning new ways of relating, increasing self-esteem, and forming steadier attachments after childhood or relationship trauma.
Cathryn uses practical strategies drawn from several evidence-informed approaches. She helps clients notice thoughts and behaviors, experiment with new responses, and set boundaries that reflect their values. The work also covers coping skills for anger, grief, and life changes, and strategies for communication and commitment concerns.
Her style is patient and nonjudgmental, offered from clinical training and ongoing study. People who want to better understand their reactions, improve close relationships, or navigate stepfamily and parenting pressures may find the sessions useful. To begin, clients are invited to describe their immediate concerns and practical goals so sessions can focus on what matters most to them.
Therapeutic approaches and remote care
Cathryn draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice their thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and decisions that feel stuck. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships influence present reactions and to build steadier ways of relating in adult life.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about the problem, try one or more methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Cathryn uses client feedback and practical goals to shape which techniques are emphasized in sessions.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow for brief check-ins when life is hectic. It also lets people try different pacing and communication styles, such as shorter conversations or standard-length sessions, to fit day-to-day routines. Licensed professionals tailor the mix of strategies to the client’s goals and practical needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Cathryn works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting pressures, ADHD, and blended family issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a humanistic, strength-focused style that emphasizes mindfulness, self-awareness, and practical skill building rather than quick fixes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential and location information should I know?
She is a CA LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
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 begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.