- CBT
- EMDR
- Mindfulness
About Catherine
Catherine Melo is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 24 years of experience based in Oregon. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, addiction, intimacy issues, and struggles with self-esteem. She also addresses specific areas such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, control issues, family of origin issues, and post-traumatic stress.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify unhelpful patterns that come from early family roles and expectations. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and small changes that reduce day-to-day overwhelm. Catherine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thinking and behavior that feed anxiety and low mood.
She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and follow the client’s lead, and Mindfulness Therapy to teach breathing and attention practices that calm strong emotions. For people carrying images and memories from past traumatic events she uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as one of her tools.
Her background includes years of clinical practice across several states and work with people facing loss, relationship breach, and complex grief. She can help clients look at how family expectations still shape choices and relationships today, and practice different ways of responding.
Catherine aims to build clear goals together and adjust methods based on what is most useful. She works in English and accepts international clients, and she will review options for scheduling and next steps when contacted.
How Catherine approaches therapy online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's priorities. It is useful when someone wants a therapist who reflects concerns back and helps them clarify goals and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down worry and low mood into thoughts and behaviors that can be changed. It is practical for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns that come from family expectations. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) works with distressing memories and strong emotional reactions and can be offered when trauma-related responses are part of the problem.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then suggest methods to try. That collaborative decision is reviewed as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require it. The therapist will explain scheduling and session logistics once you complete the initial matching steps and plan a first appointment.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and self-esteem problems. Family of origin issues and communication problems are also listed areas of focus.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness skills and EMDR are also part of her approach when appropriate for trauma-related concerns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW and practices from Oregon. The profile also notes licensure in other states in her original background.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the profile details.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen location and subscription plan.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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