Catherine Ladd, LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina · 10 years in practice
Catherine Ladd offers a calm, straightforward approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or relationship strain.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C012233 · expires May 2026
- NPI
- 1114550837 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Catherine
Catherine Ladd offers a calm, straightforward approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or relationship strain. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in North Carolina with ten years of experience in hospice care and independent practice. She keeps sessions relaxed and open.
Conversations are aimed at what matters most now and what can change practically. Catherine focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety and manage grief.
Background and approach
Her background includes a decade working with people facing end-of-life situations and the emotional fallout that often follows. That experience shaped a style that blends compassion with direct problem-solving. She also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Catherine commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable goals. She adapts these methods to match each person’s needs and pace.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while still allowing space to process emotions. Catherine helps people make manageable changes, cope with loss, and rebuild routines after big life events. The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s circumstances.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Catherine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Family problems
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Catherine names
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Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Online sessions let Catherine use cognitive behavioral ideas to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT methods are useful for anxiety, stress, and problems with self-esteem because they focus on clear, testable steps.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify their goals and strengthen their motivation for change. That style asks open questions and highlights personal strengths, which can make decisions feel less overwhelming. Solution-focused therapy is used to set short-term, practical goals and track quick wins that build momentum.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then tailor techniques to match what seems most helpful. The process is collaborative and paced to the person's needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, check-ins, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
Catherine helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues like abandonment, caregiving stress, and end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is relaxed and compassionate with a focus on practical steps. Sessions mix gentle listening with concrete strategies you can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience including work in hospice care and a independent practice setting. That work informs her focus on grief, loss, and coping during major life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and needs.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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