Catherine Colardo, LCSW
Practical, person-centered support for life changes
Details
| Name | Catherine Colardo |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Catherine
Catherine Colardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience offering steady, practical support. She keeps things straightforward and calm so people can address hard moments without feeling overwhelmed. Many seek her help for stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and addiction concerns.
She trained in social work at Appalachian State University and holds a Master of Social Work from The University of South Carolina. Catherine has worked in many settings since 2007 and has helped people facing trauma, domestic violence, divorce, caregiver stress, and adoption or foster care issues.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with mood challenges such as depression and bipolar symptoms and with people managing ADHD and compassion fatigue. Her style is empathetic and person-centered. Sessions focus on listening first, then identifying small, doable steps toward the goals a person names.
She draws on Narrative therapy to help people rethink the stories they tell about themselves, and uses Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment therapy ideas to build practical coping skills. Work with her is collaborative. She treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them find clearer paths forward.
Catherine offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine best. She provides services from North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site's appointment process.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Catherine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Catherine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Catherine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
She often uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and change the stories they hold about themselves, which can be useful for relationship issues, grief, or identity questions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and take action even when emotions are difficult; this can support coping with anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of sessions, emphasizing listening, validation, and collaboration to build trust and practical goals.Finding the best approach is a shared process. Catherine will discuss what feels most useful and tailor ideas from these approaches to match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with people to set clear, manageable steps and adjusts methods as those needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she commonly address?
Catherine helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in an empathetic, person-centered way. Sessions focus on listening, identifying goals, and taking small practical steps toward change.
What is her professional background?
She has worked in mental health since 2007 and has 13 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LCSW license in North Carolina and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment or cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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