Catherine Ladd

Catherine Ladd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who helps people facing grief, anxiety, stress, and career-related concerns. She is straightforward and calm in session, and aims to create a relaxed, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and decisions.

With ten years of experience that include hospice care and private practice, she brings practical support for grief and anticipatory loss. She also helps people build self-esteem, manage relationship worries, and develop coping skills for life changes. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than vague theory.

Therapy sessions often mix different methods to fit a person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make changes. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps work goal-directed and short-term when that suits the situation.

Her style is warm and open, with an emphasis on listening first and planning next steps together. People can expect a practical conversation about what is working, what is not, and what small changes might help.

Reaching out for help is described as a brave step. She encourages taking that first step and will work with clients to set realistic goals and track progress over time.

How Catherine’s approaches work for online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. It is practical and often focuses on skills you can try between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing centers on your reasons for change and builds your own motivation. It can be useful when someone feels stuck about a career move, a habit, or a big life transition.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest one or more methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as taking a short check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Because the therapist's formats are not listed in the original biography, confirm which session types are offered before booking. Many people find that therapy by distance lets them maintain continuity while balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments.