Catherine Colardo, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 13 years in practice

Catherine Colardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C008536 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1437357837 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Catherine

Catherine Colardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of practice. She offers a steady, down-to-earth presence for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship trouble, or major life changes. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at making small, usable changes rather than jargon or long lectures.

Catherine earned a bachelor of social work from Appalachian State University and a master of social work from The University of South Carolina.

Background and approach

She has worked in a variety of settings since 2007 and has supported people through trauma, depression, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and caregiving strain. Her experience includes work related to adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and coping after disaster. Her approach is person-centered and collaborative.

She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used when helpful to build tolerance for hard feelings and focus on valued actions. Catherine also uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people clarify goals and find the motivation to change habits.

Sessions can include concrete skill practice, gentle challenge, and problem-solving that fits day-to-day life. She emphasizes building a trusting connection as the foundation for the work. People who look for a calm, experienced listener and practical steps tend to fit well with her style.

Catherine works with adults on issues such as anger, intimacy concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, compassion fatigue, and isolation. She provides straightforward support and helps clients set achievable goals for change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Catherine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Catherine names

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Online support

How ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a life that matters to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns and manage anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy is built around a respectful, nonjudgmental listening stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports their own problem-solving.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas to try first and will adjust methods based on goals and what feels useful. The choice of approach evolves as the relationship and needs change.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling easier around work, school, and caregiving. Phone or chat can be a quicker check-in, video lets people work face-to-face, and messaging supports short reflections between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives while using approaches like ACT, CBT, and client-centered listening effectively.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Catherine help address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is empathetic, person-centered, and practical. She uses brief skill practice and collaborative goal-setting to help people manage symptoms and solve everyday problems.

What is her background and experience?

Catherine has been a therapist since 2007 and brings 13 years of clinical experience. She has worked in multiple settings supporting people through family conflict, trauma, caregiving stress, and life transitions.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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