Catherine Colardo

Catherine Colardo, LCSW, brings 13 years of clinical practice in North Carolina and a background in social work to her therapeutic work. She is known professionally as Cat and draws on training from Appalachian State University and the University of South Carolina to support individuals and families navigating transitions, stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and addiction-related issues. Her practice includes attention to a broad range of topics such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, LGBTQ concerns, and caregiving stress.

Catherine uses a person-centered stance that honors each individual as the expert on their life while applying structured techniques when helpful. Her clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness-based methods. She integrates those methods to establish goals, explore values, and identify practical strategies for coping with life changes and interpersonal conflict.

Her work emphasizes collaborative goal setting and building skills for everyday challenges. Catherine sees work with families and individuals as a process of uncovering resources, improving communication, and developing clearer pathways forward during difficult seasons of life.