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Cathryn Charette, LMFT
California
LMFT - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Acceptance work
- Attachment focus
About Cathryn
Cathryn Charette is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as addiction, eating and intimacy-related difficulties. She also helps with parenting strain, caregiver stress, ADHD, and concerns about self esteem and coping with life changes.
Her work focuses on practical self-awareness and clearer boundaries. She talks with clients about how they think, what they value, and how those things affect daily choices. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and learning different ways to respond to them. Cathryn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside other approaches to help people change unhelpful habits and reactions.
She also draws on acceptance-based strategies and attachment ideas. That means exploring how early relationships influence current patterns and learning skills to manage strong emotions. Therapy can include exercises to increase mindfulness, tolerating distress, and improving communication.
Cathryn describes her style as humanistic and client-centered. She encourages people to build new skills while recognizing their strengths. The focus is on practical steps people can try between sessions to test what works for them.
She works in California and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How Cathryn uses structured approaches in online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It gives concrete exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or change patterns in relationships.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing inner experiences and choosing actions based on personal values. It helps when avoidance or worry gets in the way of living the life someone wants.
Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationship patterns affect current closeness and trust. These concepts guide work on boundaries, communication, and managing strong emotions in relationships.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Cathryn works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as needs change. This is a collaborative effort that focuses on practical steps and skills.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often find that structured approaches translate well to remote sessions, enabling clear exercises and homework that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and addictions, along with parenting and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses in daily life.
What other approaches does she use in sessions?
She combines CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, and some DBT skills to address emotion regulation and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a therapist in clinical settings and private practice roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
What steps do I take to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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