Catherine "Caitie" Mahaney, LCSW

Catherine "Caitie" Mahaney is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with ten years of experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. Caitie uses clear, step-by-step methods so people can feel steadier between sessions.

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses a client-centered approach that centers each person's strengths and goals. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, doable changes that fit daily life.

Caitie has worked with people facing attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver strain, communication problems, and family tensions. She also supports people coping with seasonal affective disorder, workplace stress, self-worth issues, and challenges common in young adulthood.

In sessions she talks through practical strategies and helps clients practice them. Parents get help sorting priorities and setting routines. Caregivers can work on coping skills and ways to reduce overwhelm.

Her style is steady and collaborative. She aims to walk alongside each person as they try new approaches and notice what helps. The goal is clearer thinking, more manageable days, and better ways to handle the hard parts of life.

CBT and Client-Centered Care Delivered Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce stress and anxiety. It is often used for depression, worry, and problem-solving around daily routines and work challenges. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their strengths, with the therapist listening closely and shaping sessions around what the client finds most meaningful.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which techniques to try first, then adjust based on what fits their goals and pace. Clients can expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and short real-world tasks to practice between sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and a more traditional session feel, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, written reflections, or people who prefer typing. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.