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Cathy Richardson Brown, LICSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Cathy

Cathy Richardson Brown brings decades of social work experience to her therapeutic practice, and she is especially suited for people seeking support with stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, addictions, grief, eating issues, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With a warm, collaborative stance she aims to meet clients where they are and help them build practical skills alongside emotional insight. She earned an MA and holds a LICSW (license number 107791) and has worked across settings including psychiatric hospital units, residential programs, a crisis team, a community health center, child protective services, and personal counseling agencies.

That breadth of work informs a flexible approach that draws on client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to address current struggles and long-standing patterns. Clients can expect a therapist who values learning together and who brings personal perspective as a mother and grandmother to her clinical work.

Cathy welcomes conversations about goals and preferences and supports each person in finding strategies that fit their life and circumstances.

How Cathy’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, listening, and supporting clients to explore their own values and goals; this approach helps people feel understood and empowered to make changes that fit their lives.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cathy works with clients to clarify needs, priorities, and preferences and then adapts techniques from these approaches so they align with each person's goals. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels meaningful and relevant over time.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while tailoring session style to what works best for the individual, whether they prefer real-time conversation or the convenience of messaging between live sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cathy commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, depression, addictions, grief, eating issues, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, focusing on collaboration, practical skill building, and understanding each person's experience.
How much experience does she have?
Cathy has 25 years of professional experience in social work and clinical settings, including hospital units, residential care, crisis response, community health, and child protective services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a LICSW with license number 107791, and she practices from Massachusetts.
Can someone outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people who live outside the U.S.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Cathy can help with

Cathy Richardson Brown works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

How Cathy approaches therapy

Cathy's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Cathy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Massachusetts, with 25 years of clinical experience.