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LICSW

Catherine Costa, LICSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationRhode Island
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Catherine

Catherine Costa is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island who brings three years of professional experience to her work.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people address stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, self-esteem, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, anger and bipolar-related struggles, and ADHD among other areas. Catherine emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to identify goals and practical steps toward change.

Her approach blends goal-oriented strategies with client-centered care. She draws on solution-focused methods, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances.

Catherine aims to meet clients where they are, encourage active problem solving, and adapt interventions to support coping with life changes, workplace stress, caregiving strain, and questions about life purpose or finances. Beginning therapy can feel challenging, and Catherine frames that first move as an important step.

She welcomes individuals who are ready to explore change, build skills, and work collaboratively on the concerns they bring to therapy.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Client-centered therapy places the person’s experience at the center of sessions, with the therapist offering empathy and support while helping clients clarify what matters most to them; this approach is useful for building trust and exploring values or self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and learning practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own reasons for change, often useful for motivation, career shifts, or habit change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be a collaborative decision. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adjust methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective for each person.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, making therapy more accessible for those balancing work, caregiving, or geographic limits. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured approaches like CBT or motivational interviewing while fitting sessions into a client’s schedule and daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she commonly address?
Catherine works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship issues, trauma and grief, anger, bipolar-related challenges, ADHD, and workplace or financial stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with goal-focused strategies, encouraging active problem solving while adapting interventions to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with the areas listed in her specialties.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist is a LICSW with licence details RI LICSW ISW02987 and practices in Rhode Island.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressLife purposeMoney and financial issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English