Catherine Pither, LPC — Therapist in Connecticut

Hi there, I'm Catherine!

My focus is on working with clients who are healing from trauma, grief, and emotionally overwhelming life experiences with a warm, supportive, and emotionally focused approach.

My focus

I primarily work with clients who are healing from trauma, loss, and unresolved grief, particularly when past experiences continue to affect their emotions, patterns, and life direction.

My approach

I have both personal and professional experience with grief and emotional trauma recovery. My approach is emotionally focused, grounded, and strength-based, assisting clients in recognizing their own patterns, accessing their strengths, and making meaningful, lasting progress.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, grounded, and straightforward. I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe exploring their emotions, life experiences, and patterns at their own pace. Sessions are collaborative, emotionally focused, and centered on increasing self-awareness, clarity, and recognition of personal strengths.

My journey to mental healthcare

My interest in psychology began as a personal journey to better understand myself and process difficult life experiences. Over time, this evolved into a professional path focused on supporting others in exploring emotions, understanding patterns, and finding meaning and growth through healing.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting collaboratively and realistically. We clarify what feels meaningful to you and explore underlying patterns and identify strengths that support change. Goals develop naturally through increased awareness and clearer understanding of personal values.

Our first session

In the first session, we will focus on understanding your history and what has brought you to therapy. The pace is thoughtful and supportive, with space to share only what feels comfortable. The goal is to create clarity, establish safety, and begin to identify patterns and strengths relevant to your healing process.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Trauma Focused

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 47 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Counseling Psychology from Mercy College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Catherine Pither