Cathy McMullen, LCSW — Therapist in Utah

Hi there, I'm Cathy!

I work with youth and adults with a variety of struggles that keep them stuck in old thought and behavior patterns. I like to work with clients to help them get unstuck from the old stories that they tell themselves and move towards goals and values that are important to them.

My focus

I typically work well with adolescents and adults who struggle with life stress, transitions, and relationship issues that may show up in the form of anxiety and/or depression.

My approach

My approach to therapy is client-centered and solution-focused. Depending on what the client comes to the session with, will depend on the therapeutic tools that are presented. I lean heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to drive my practice.

My communication style

My communication is supportive, empathetic and nonjudgmental. Clients generally find that I am easy to open up to.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist after a difficult divorce, raising a combined family, and wondering what life would be like after children. I have worked in two domestic violence shelters and two community health clinics. I have and continue to do crisis work in the community. I value the work that I do and the clients that I work with.

My goals for you

Goal setting in therapy is important to ensure progress is being made. I take a collaborative approach to goal setting. I believe that you are the captain of your ship and the author of your novel and therefore you know what's best to set the direction of your ship and to write the next chapter of your story.

Our first session

The first session is all about building rapport and identifying needs. We will gather information about where you've been, where you are now, and where you see yourself in the future.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Mormon

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Behavioral Activation

Gottman Method

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Cathy McMullen