Cathryn Charette , LMFT

Cathryn Charette practices from a humanistic perspective, drawing on a strengths-based, whole-person approach to help people move past patterns that limit their lives. She emphasizes the development of self-understanding, emotional insight, and a personal philosophy that supports confident decision making and more effective problem solving. Her work guides clients toward greater self-awareness and mindfulness so they can respond more deliberately to life’s challenges while staying true to their values.

She helps clients build what psychology calls "earned security" - the ability to heal from childhood, adult, or relationship trauma and to strengthen core self-esteem and attachment systems. Cathryn blends clinical experience with evidence-based research to support growth in areas such as boundaries, secure attachment, self-compassion, and autonomy alongside caring relationships. She offers a nonjudgmental, wellness-oriented framework rooted in patience and respect for each person’s unique background and goals.

Cathryn is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a credential that reflects specialized training in relational and individual therapy. She welcomes people from diverse walks of life and ages, focusing on common human concerns as well as each individual’s specific needs and aspirations.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take guided action in line with those values. It uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies to reduce avoidance and support meaningful change, often for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional patterns and expectations. It supports rebuilding trust, improving communication, and developing more secure ways of relating, which can help with relationship difficulties, trauma, and intimacy concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the individual’s experience and fosters growth through empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard. This approach is useful for strengthening self-esteem, self-compassion, and personal autonomy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Cathryn collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to adjust techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people to attend sessions from home or elsewhere, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the communication style that fits their needs while working with licensed professionals and therapists.