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About Cathy

Cathy Smith, LPC, brings 18 years of counseling experience and a straightforward, person-focused style to her work. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on a background that includes sociology, special education, and counseling. Cathy aims to build trust quickly so people can talk honestly about what’s hard right now.

She uses a mix of approaches chosen to match each person’s goals. Cathy often uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. Cathy has supported people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance concerns, bipolar mood issues, and ADHD. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, eating and sleeping problems, career transitions, and self-esteem struggles.

Her background in special education and work with neurodiversity informs a flexible, strengths-based way of working. Her style is collaborative and respectful of cultural, religious, and sexual identity differences. Cathy pays attention to each person’s values and life context when shaping goals and interventions.

She emphasizes building on existing strengths rather than focusing only on problems. Clients can meet with her using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She works with people across Michigan and accepts international clients, helping those juggling busy schedules find a workable path to change.

Online approaches that focus on goals and strengths

Cathy commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation centers on the person’s experience and values, and the therapist helps reflect and clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and it offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cathy will discuss goals, past experiences, and personal preferences in early sessions and recommend methods that fit. She treats the process as collaborative and adjusts strategies as needs change over time.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives. Video calls let you have a focused session similar to in-person meetings. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for more frequent, brief contact and can fit around work or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to use methods like CBT exercises and mindfulness practices between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?
Cathy supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance concerns, bipolar issues, ADHD, and many life changes. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, eating and sleeping problems, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, with a focus on listening and practical steps. She mixes client-centered care with CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to meet individual needs.
What is her professional background?
Cathy has 18 years of experience and a background in sociology, special education, and counseling psychology. She has worked in residential care and diverse educational settings before becoming a counselor.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She is based in Michigan and holds the credential LPC, listed as MI LPC in her profile. Sessions are offered with her from that regional base.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions across borders. Services are provided in English and Spanish.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Clients can choose the format that best fits their day-to-day life.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details are provided through the matching and scheduling process.
What do I do to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferred formats.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English, Spanish

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