Catherine smeal
LSW, Therapist
With a background in treating substance use and addiction, Catherine Smeal has expanded her practice to focus on mood disorders, life transitions and other challenges. Her specialized training and experience working in rehabilitation facilities and with homeless youth has shaped her compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to therapy.
Catherine emphasizes collaboration and authenticity in her work with clients. By using a combination of conversational talk therapy and other therapeutic techniques, along with humor and curiosity, she creates an environment where clients feel safe and accepted, empowering them to reach their full potential.
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Main Specializations
Substance use
Stress
Mood disorders
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Emotions, Change and Sense of Self
Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety
Behavioral issues
Body positivity
Grief
Impulse control disorders
Life transitions
Self esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Relationships and Family
Family conflict
Open relationships, non-monogamy
Gender and Sexuality
LGBTQIA+
Men's issues
Sex-positive, kink allied
Transgender
Women's issues
TREATMENT APPROACHES
Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
Compassion focused
Culturally sensitive
Dialectical behavior (DBT)
Feminist
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
Motivational interviewing
Person-centered
Psychodynamic
Strength-based
Trauma-focused