Catrina Switzer

Catrina Switzer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also offers support around life purpose and several relationship and identity concerns listed in her profile.

She meets people where they are and helps them set concrete goals. Sessions typically include talk therapy and practical skill-building. Catrina uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior methods, and motivational interviewing to help clients develop tools that fit day-to-day life.

Her practice pays attention to cultural and community context. She has experience supporting people from geek, LGBTQ, AAPI, chronically ill, neurodivergent, and kink subcultures. That background shapes how she discusses coping, identity, and belonging in therapy.

Catrina frames progress as a series of small, achievable steps. She works with clients to map out goals, try strategies between sessions, and adjust plans based on what helps. Conversations are direct and practical, focused on building skills for emotion regulation, communication, and decision making.

People who want to start usually complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Therapeutic approaches explained and how online sessions work

She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. These techniques break problems into manageable parts and teach practical skills for everyday situations.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy methods to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These methods help when strong emotions or reactivity make decisions and relationships harder.

Motivational interviewing is another approach she uses to help people clarify values and increase motivation for change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps and wants to weigh options before committing to a plan.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what works and what does not.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt exercises for phone or video work, and practical arrangements are set up when scheduling a first session.