Cathy Bottrell

Cathy Bottrell, LICSW, LCSW, brings more than 23 years of clinical social work experience to her counseling practice in the District of Columbia. She works with teens and adults on a range of concerns, including grief and loss, adjustment to illness, depression, anxiety, and behavioral changes. Her background also includes work with adoption issues and HIV/AIDS, and she lists a wide set of focus areas such as caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, family of origin concerns, and end of life counseling.

Cathy integrates several evidence-informed methods in her clinical approach, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered work, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people process past experiences and manage current challenges. She frames counseling as a collaborative process and supports clients as they explore coping strategies, values, and practical steps for change.

Those seeking help with relationship challenges, parenting, career transitions, or coping with major life events will find that Cathy’s practice emphasizes thoughtful assessment and ongoing collaboration. She invites prospective clients to reach out to begin the matching process and discuss how her areas of focus and therapeutic approaches might fit their needs.