- Family of origin issues
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness practices
About Cathy
Cathy Christensen-Curry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and addictions. Cathy also addresses issues such as grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and ADHD.
She focuses on how relationships shape daily life. Cathy helps people notice patterns that come from their families of origin and how those patterns affect current relationships and reactions. Sessions tend to center on improving the relationship with oneself and with others through practical conversation and reflection.
Cathy uses a mix of approaches including attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness practices. She adapts these methods to the concerns someone brings, using short exercises, discussion, and skill practice when helpful. The emphasis is on clear steps people can use between sessions.
Her experience spans many common life challenges, from codependency and blended family issues to abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and body image or eating-related issues. Cathy aims to help people recognize patterns, test small changes, and build more predictable responses in relationships.
People who choose her typically want straightforward talk about how family habits still shape their choices. The work is practical and relationship-centered, with attention to feelings, behavior, and everyday problem solving.
How Cathy blends approaches for online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and sleep or eating problems by breaking problems into small, manageable steps.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early family relationships shape expectations in adult relationships. This approach helps people understand why they react the way they do and try different ways of connecting with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cathy will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone choose a quieter time of day, avoid commutes, or keep therapy work coordinated with other responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues including family of origin topics and attachment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, relationship-focused approach that includes practical discussion and skill practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and practices in Montana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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