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Catherine Colardo, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Catherine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Catherine. View 36 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

Catherine is very inventive, & gives me plenty of activities & worksheets to help me & better help me.

Jul 2020

I am glad I found Catherine at Faithful Counseling. She is very helpful and caring. I feel like she respects me and cares what I say and feel. It's nice she checks in with me because sometimes I am going through something and am not the kind of person to reach out all the time for help. So it is nice when I am having stress (or even when I am not) that she reaches out to see how I am doing. It's pretty nice :-) She's pretty thoughtful and helpful with suggestions and resources. I definitely appreciate her and the Faithful Counseling Service .

Jun 2020

More about Catherine

  • 13 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello, and welcome to my page! I am Catherine, however most people just call me Cat. I can imagine that if you are on BetterHelp you are looking for some support and wondering what this site it all about! Life can be challenging, full of ups and downs, and sometimes change is difficult to manage! I want you to know that you are not alone, I am here for you, and together we can make it through!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I have worked as a therapist within the mental health profession since 2007. I have a bachelor’s degree in social work from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in social work from The University of South Carolina in Columbia. I love working with people and coming along beside them as a support through life's up's and down's. I have experiencing working in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, stress management, grief and loss, relationship issues, domestic violence, divorce care, spirituality, stress, anger management, family conflict, parenting, foster care support, overcoming conflict and challenges, and life coaching.

I would describe my approach as empathetic, supportive, and person centered. I often use techniques that are derived from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational interviewing to work with individuals and families. We will identify your current needs and/or challenges and work together to create goals that will help you reach your desired outcome.

Through my years in counseling, I have learned that one of the most important factors of success is making a connection and feelings comfortable with the person you choose to work with. In addition, I feel like you are the expert of your life and you have the answers within yourself; however sometimes it take someone coming along beside you to provide the support needed to help guide you to find those answers. I would love to get to know you and to have the opportunity to be a support for you through this journey called life!

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Catherine Colardo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437357837.

  • LCSW · North Carolina · C008536 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Catherine Colardo

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

36 reviews

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Catherine is very inventive, & gives me plenty of activities & worksheets to help me & better help me.

Jul 2020

I am glad I found Catherine at Faithful Counseling. She is very helpful and caring. I feel like she respects me and cares what I say and feel. It's nice she checks in with me because sometimes I am going through something and am not the kind of person to reach out all the time for help. So it is nice when I am having stress (or even when I am not) that she reaches out to see how I am doing. It's pretty nice :-) She's pretty thoughtful and helpful with suggestions and resources. I definitely appreciate her and the Faithful Counseling Service .

Jun 2020

Love Catherine!!

Jul 2023

Love all the work I do with Cat!

Mar 2023

Cat has helped me over the past 2 years to get through the hardest times in my life. She gave me the tools I needed to successfully get to where I am today and even when I am no longer seeing her, I know I can go back to her and she can help me.

Nov 2022

Catherine is just the absolute best!!

Oct 2022

Catherine has helped me for several years and our sessions genuinely feel like I’m talking to a friend who can give me professional advice

S.A.·Aug 2022

Catherine always responds quickly and has really given me lots of tools to use to better my daily life. Love working with her!

D.A.·Jun 2022

Catherine is a very good therapist and really does try to get to know her patients. She’s very good at responding quickly. She even was very helpful when she was out for a week for her own surgery, I felt like she was truly considered and ready to help me out again once she returned. Very loving therapist, I wish she could be cloned!

T.I.·May 2022

She is wonderful. Doesn’t rush, attentive. So glad I was matched with Catherine.

C.O.·May 2022

Cat has been helping me for almost a year now and I have been able to conquer so much in this past year. She has been with me through life events, every day life, and my anxiety/panic disorder. I don’t think i would’ve been able to do what I have done if it wasn’t for her help. She is super thoughtful and is genuinely concerned with my issues and checks up on me regularly, she’s truly a blessing.

K.A.·Apr 2022

Catherine is very attentive and always leaves the floor open for whatever I need to discuss at each session. It is helpful to have a therapist that stays on top of things and stays after me because I need encouragement! Talking about feelings is hard and she makes a a little easier, thank you!

H.O.·Feb 2022

Cat is very kind and understanding. She has made sure I felt supported and accepted and has given me a wide variety of tools to address various areas of concern. Highly recommend.

J.E.·Feb 2022

I’ve been working with Cat for a while now and I have improved so much since working with her, I can handle my anxiety extremely well compared to before and have been able to target what causes it. I’m so thankful for her.

K.A.·Dec 2021

Thankful to find a therapist who genuinely cares. She listens to me and I actually feel heard for the first time. She's very knowledgeable in her profession. So blessed I was paired with Cat. I have made alot of process and wouldn't have without her.

A.L.·Dec 2021

Catherine is a blessing! My thoughts and feelings are always wound up. She really does help me try and focus on aspects of my behavior.. trying to intervene before my feelings get really really low and in a dark place.

T.I.·Nov 2021

She’s great at listening and providing advice.

R.O.·Oct 2021

Catherine is tremendously supportive and become a great friend in my current life crisis.

A.N.·Oct 2021

Catherine is very helpful at getting to the heart of my issues and being real but compassionate as well.

A.B.·Sep 2021

Catherine is kind, considerate and checks on me often. She definitely lets me know I have someone there for me.

P.J.·Aug 2021

Catherine has been such a blessing to me for the past couple of months, I was struggling a lot with anxiety and with her help I’ve improved SO much. She’s truly an expert, very knowledgeable on how to help those who are in need and giving many resources and activities to work on outside of therapy. I highly recommend her. She’s fantastic!

K.A.·Aug 2021

Catherine is wonderful to work with.! She is great at listening, approaches a variety of issues with reassurance/kindness and without judgement, considered my background/interests/religious beliefs/other aspects of myself and used them to help me with my concerns/worry/anxiety/strategies to deal with my struggles, offers advice/strategies/resources for dealing with anxiety/relationships/communication/coping strategies/other topics, and answered messages quickly. She helped a lot, especially when I needed someone to vent to, talk things out with, ideas, or just reassurance. I would definitely recommend her to others!

A.P.·Jul 2021

She has been great paying attention to my situation. It’s been helpful having someone to talk to

A.N.·May 2021

Catherine understands my needs and concerns. She is very professional and knowledgeable.

A.M.·Apr 2021

She is great

J.O.·Mar 2021

She has been great so far.

G.R.·Feb 2021

Cat has been great. I have appreciated her approach. She definitely understands my concerns and what kind of help and direction I need. She always responds quickly to my messages and the live appointments have been really helpful. I'm very hopeful for the first time in a really long time.

T.I.·Feb 2021

Catherine is really easy to talk to, and she definitely has my best interest in mind. She's knowledgeable and available, and this is the first time in 15 years that I have felt like I found a good match in a counselor. She listens to everything I say, she understands the concerns I have, and she's ready and willing to help me work through those.

C.A.·Nov 2020

Cat is so great! She really listens to what I have to say and makes me think about what I am saying from a different perspective. Highly recommend!

P.H.·Oct 2020

Amazing

M.E.·Sep 2020

Catherine is an incredible counselor. She's so supportive of me and I highly recommend her.

K.A.·Sep 2020

I truly enjoy working with Catherine. She has helped me adapt many new ways to make myself a better person.

T.O.·Aug 2020

Catherine is compassionate and kind. She is a good listener and is great at keeping me on track!

A.M.·Jul 2020

Cat is the sweetest! She is very empathetic, attentive to my needs, and is able to provide me with excellent advice and resources to help me navigate my challenges.

E.L.·Jul 2020

I already sent better help site to three people. Cat is awesome, she's easy to talk to and makes me feel like I'm normal, helps me think through things.

C.A.·Jun 2020

Glad she is helping me through this tough time.

S.H.·Jun 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Catherine Colardo offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Catherine Colardo works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Catherine Colardo speak?

Catherine Colardo speaks English.

How many years of experience does Catherine Colardo have?

Catherine Colardo has 13 years of experience.

Where is Catherine Colardo licensed to practice?

Catherine Colardo is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Catherine Colardo accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Catherine Colardo does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Catherine Colardo offer?

Catherine Colardo offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Catherine Colardo?

Catherine Colardo can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Catherine Colardo?

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