- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Catrina
Catrina Switzer is a Washington LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practice also addresses life purpose concerns and a range of related issues such as body image, chronic illness and pain, and sexual identity challenges.
She has experience supporting people from subcultures including geek, LGBTQ, AAPI, neurodivergent, chronically ill, and kink communities. Catrina keeps sessions practical and goal-focused. She helps people set small, doable steps and practices to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral strategies, skills from dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to help clients clarify values and make changes. Work in sessions can include skill building, talking through patterns, and planning experiments to test new ways of coping.
Catrina aims to help clients develop tools that fit their life and commitments. She frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving, where the client’s priorities guide the work. Over time she supports people in noticing what works and adjusting plans when needed.
Clients should know sessions are offered in English and that international clients are not currently accepted. For next steps she asks prospective clients to use the online matching process to schedule an initial meeting and begin setting goals.
Evidence-based approaches and how they translate online
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to test new outcomes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems and can include homework between sessions.Dialectical behavior therapy skills work on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are practiced in session with concrete exercises and then applied to real-life moments that cause struggle.
Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find their own reasons to change. It is conversational and aimed at building motivation rather than giving directives.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life demands and then try methods that fit the client’s needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps in day-to-day life.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online or phone sessions helpful for fitting appointments around work, medical care, or caregiving duties. Shorter check-ins can work when schedules are tight, and audio-only meetings can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include life purpose, body image, chronic illness and sexuality related concerns.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to set goals and try new coping strategies. Sessions emphasize building skills, testing small changes, and reviewing what helps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Catrina has 15 years of experience as a mental health clinician. That background includes work with people connected to various subcultures and communities.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Washington LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What do I do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the scheduler.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.