Catherine Ladd, LCSW

Catherine Ladd is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing grief, anxiety, and major life changes. She brings a calm, open manner to sessions and focuses on clear, practical steps that clients can use right away.

She has 10 years of experience working in hospice care and private practice in North Carolina. That background shaped her work with end-of-life concerns, anticipatory grief, and the stress that often surrounds caregiving. She also addresses relationship worries, self-esteem struggles, and career-related stress.

In sessions she keeps the tone relaxed and nonjudgmental. Catherine draws on short-term, goal-focused methods to help people spot patterns, try new behaviors, and make steady progress. She and a client work together to pick techniques that match the person’s goals and situation.

Her work often involves helping people cope after losses and manage ongoing anxiety. She also supports those dealing with burnout and compassion fatigue from caregiving roles. The aim is to reduce what feels overwhelming and restore a sense of control over daily life.

When someone is ready to begin, Catherine guides them through simple steps to get started and sets a plan that fits their life. She emphasizes practical tools, steady progress, and a collaborative partnership during therapy.

How her approaches guide online work

She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that keep them stuck and try new behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on small, testable changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to help people clarify what matters most and strengthen their own reasons for change. This approach is collaborative and works well when someone feels unsure or stuck about next steps.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then adapt techniques to the person’s situation and pace. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively rather than assumed up front.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask about the available session options when you match. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around caregiving or work demands.