Catherine Powell
Compassionate therapy for trauma, anxiety, and life transitions
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About
Catherine Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 6 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. She works with clients who are navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, offering a compassionate approach that is shaped around each individual’s needs and strengths.
Her work often includes helping individuals manage post-traumatic stress, panic disorder and panic attacks, and dissociation, as well as the strain that can come with chronic pain, illness, and disability. Catherine also supports clients facing major life transitions, including divorce and separation, and she helps people reconnect with a sense of life purpose when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next.
Grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Catherine creates a supportive space for clients to explore their experiences, build practical coping strategies, and move toward meaningful personal growth. She brings a trauma-informed perspective to therapy and pays close attention to how emotional experiences can shape overall well-being. Throughout the process, she aims to provide empathetic, non-judgmental care that honors each client’s resilience and capacity for change.
Her work often includes helping individuals manage post-traumatic stress, panic disorder and panic attacks, and dissociation, as well as the strain that can come with chronic pain, illness, and disability. Catherine also supports clients facing major life transitions, including divorce and separation, and she helps people reconnect with a sense of life purpose when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next.
Grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Catherine creates a supportive space for clients to explore their experiences, build practical coping strategies, and move toward meaningful personal growth. She brings a trauma-informed perspective to therapy and pays close attention to how emotional experiences can shape overall well-being. Throughout the process, she aims to provide empathetic, non-judgmental care that honors each client’s resilience and capacity for change.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 6
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LCSW 0904010289
- NPI Number: 1881193399
- License: LCSW (Virginia)
Evidence-Based Support, Made Flexible Online
Catherine Powell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and mood-related challenges. Evidence-based therapy means using methods that are supported by research, with a focus on practical skills and steady progress that fits the client’s pace and goals.In trauma-informed work, therapy pays attention to how difficult experiences can continue to affect thoughts, emotions, and day-to-day functioning. This approach can be especially helpful for people coping with post-traumatic stress, dissociation, or feeling on edge after overwhelming events. Catherine also draws on skills-focused strategies that support coping with panic disorder and panic attacks, including identifying triggers, strengthening emotional regulation, and building tools that can be used in real time when anxiety spikes.
Because there is no single approach that works for everyone, Catherine treats the process as collaborative. Together, therapist and client can clarify what is most important, set priorities, and adjust strategies based on what feels helpful and sustainable.
Online therapy makes it easier to get support in a way that fits real life. Sessions and communication can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, health challenges, or periods of transition.
How much experience does Catherine Powell have?
Catherine Powell has 6 years of experience working with clients in therapy.
Is Catherine Powell a licensed therapist?
Yes. Catherine Powell is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is VA LCSW 0904010289.
In which languages does Catherine Powell provide therapy?
Catherine Powell provides therapy in English.
Where is Catherine Powell located?
Catherine Powell is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Catherine Powell as my therapist?
You can work with Catherine Powell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Catherine Powell work with international clients?
No. Catherine Powell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Catherine Powell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.