- Client-centered approach
- CBT elements
- Focus on work wellbeing
About Catherine
Catherine "Caitie" Mahaney is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She draws on ten years of practice to help people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting strain. Caitie aims to be a steady presence while people work through hard seasons in life.
She uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person's experience at the center of sessions. That approach means Caitie focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients use their strengths. She also incorporates elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other.
Caitie has supported people dealing with compassion fatigue and workplace issues. She also helps with attachment concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress. Other areas she addresses include seasonal affective disorder, women's issues, self-love, and challenges related to autism and intellectual disability.
Over a decade of work has involved direct clinical practice with a range of presenting concerns. Caitie describes therapy as a collaborative process where she walks alongside clients while they try new ways of coping. Her style emphasizes practical steps grounded in each person's strengths.
Prospective clients in New York should note her credential is LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, people typically use the site's Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange scheduling according to therapist availability.
How Caitie’s approaches guide online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective and strengths. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set goals that feel meaningful. This approach is often useful for people who want a supportive, nonjudgmental space to figure things out.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, targets patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress and mood problems. Sessions can include practical tools like tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT is commonly used for worry, depression, and workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Caitie works with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on their goals and day-to-day needs. She may blend client-centered work with CBT techniques so sessions stay practical and grounded in the client's strengths.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also lets people choose quieter times, shorter check-ins, or sessions that match their energy level more easily. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and tools to work well in virtual setups.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Caitie works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses workplace issues and related mental health concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice emphasizes a client-centered approach that centers the person's experience and strengths. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has ten years of professional work experience in clinical settings and has supported people with a wide range of concerns during that time.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.