Catherine Colardo

Catherine Colardo, who often goes by Cat, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 13 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges and transitions. She brings a steady, encouraging presence for people who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship concerns, anger, and the pressures that can come with change.

Cat earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in social work from The University of South Carolina in Columbia. Since entering the mental health profession in 2007, she has worked across a range of settings and alongside people facing concerns such as family conflict, parenting stress, domestic violence, divorce and separation, spirituality, foster care support, and the everyday strain of managing multiple responsibilities.

Her style is empathetic, supportive, and person-centered, with a focus on building a genuine connection and helping clients feel at ease. Cat often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients identify what is getting in the way, clarify goals, and take practical steps toward the changes they want. She emphasizes collaboration and respects that clients are the experts on their own lives, while offering guidance and structure to help them access their strengths and move forward.