Catherine (Cate) Beaton , LCMHC

Catherine (Cate) Beaton began her helping career as a paramedic in Hartford, Connecticut, where early exposure to both physical and psychological suffering shaped her commitment to relational care. That experience led her to pursue advanced training in counseling and psychology, culminating in a Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University and a recently completed Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology. Over a 15-year career she has continued professional development through extensive continuing education focused on trauma and behavior, and she brings a broad clinical skill set to work with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career concerns, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, mood disorders, and ADHD.

As a Clinical and Executive Director she devoted much of her work to supporting coworkers and supervisees, and she has roughly 10 years of clinical supervision experience. That leadership reinforced her conviction that relationships are central to healing and growth. She is a LCMHC - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and centers her practice on creating a space where people can be seen, heard, and understood while they explore change, process loss, and build coping skills. Her background blends trauma-informed methods, evidence-based therapies, and a person-centered stance that honors each client's strengths and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck fighting them. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, frequently used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard - creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore identity, relationships, and meaning.

Catherine approaches treatment collaboratively - she and the client work together to determine which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. The choice of approach can shift over time, and she tailors techniques to suit presenting concerns and the client’s pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or geographic limitations. Catherine provides support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels while maintaining continuity of care.