- Relationship focus
- Trauma support
- Mindfulness tools
About Catherine
Catherine Melo is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She focuses on relationship concerns as well as issues like self-esteem, intimacy, addiction, and the effects of loss. Catherine approaches each person with respect and sensitivity to their situation.
She shapes conversations and plans around what each client needs. That can mean working on communication patterns, addressing feelings of abandonment or shame, or helping someone navigate separation and infidelity. Catherine uses practical tools to reduce symptoms and helps people notice patterns that keep problems repeating.
When trauma is part of the story, she includes methods that aim to reduce distress and reprocess painful memories in manageable steps. For relationship struggles she brings approaches designed to improve connection and reduce blaming. Mindfulness practices are offered to help people stay present and reduce reactivity.
Catherine has provided care across multiple settings over two decades and draws on that experience to tailor sessions to where a person is right now. She accepts clients in Oregon and also works with international clients in English. Her credential is LCSW.
She recognizes that coping with natural or human-caused disaster can affect mood, safety, trust, and routine. Catherine helps people re-establish routines and cope with the emotional aftermath of disruptive events. To begin, she asks questions to understand priorities and then makes a plan that fits each person's goals.
To start therapy clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Catherine emphasizes collaboration and clear next steps so people feel supported as they work toward change.
How these approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. In practice this often looks like setting goals, trying new actions between sessions, and reviewing what worked or didn’t. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, validation, and following each person's pace. The therapist uses reflective listening and gentle questioning to help clients clarify needs and make decisions. EMDR is used when trauma is part of the picture to reduce the intensity of painful memories through structured processing. It is introduced step by step so clients can stay within their comfort zone while working on past experiences. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then suggest one or more methods to try. Adjustments are made along the way based on how a person responds. Confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer access for people who live outside the therapist's immediate area. These practical benefits can help keep therapy consistent while working toward your goals.Areas of expertise
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Washington, Oregon, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Catherine helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, intimacy issues, addictions, and self-esteem concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that tailors conversation and plans to each person's needs, combining practical techniques and reflective dialogue.
How many years of experience does she have?
She brings 24 years of professional experience working in a range of clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.