- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Catherine
Catherine (Cathy) Groh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with ten years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD.
Cathy takes a client-centered approach that encourages people to lead the conversation about what matters to them. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She uses motivational interviewing to help people find reasons and motivation to change, and solution-focused strategies to identify small, manageable shifts that make daily life easier.
People often come to her when patterns from their family of origin still affect parenting, relationships, or work. Cathy talks through those patterns and helps people recognize how early roles and expectations show up now. She addresses attachment and abandonment concerns alongside communication and commitment issues.
In session she listens for what is getting in the way and partners with each person to try different ways of responding. That can mean practicing new ways to set boundaries, improving communication, or working on self-care habits like sleep and eating routines. Motivational interviewing can support changes around substance use or other addictive behaviors.
Her background is grounded in direct clinical work and real-world problem solving. Cathy aims to keep sessions focused and action-oriented while also allowing time to process feelings. People leave with concrete next steps they can try between meetings.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Cathy uses client-centered therapy, which means the conversation is guided by the person's priorities. In practice this looks like the therapist asking about what matters most, reflecting back what she hears, and letting goals emerge from the client's concerns. This approach helps with relationship patterns and family of origin issues.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people build internal motivation for change. That approach focuses on exploring ambivalence and identifying personal reasons to change, and it can be useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, or making difficult decisions. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, actionable steps and strengths. It helps people move quickly toward specific changes and is often used for coping skills, communication improvements, and short-term problems.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cathy will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest a mix of techniques. Together they check what is helping and adjust plans as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people continue regular meetings when life or work schedules change.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship issues, and related topics such as intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with a focus on clear goals. She listens and guides people toward practical steps and small changes to improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and with a range of concerns related to mood, relationships, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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