Catherine Lorino

Catherine Lorino is a licensed social worker who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate stress, relationship strain, and life transitions. She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and brings 30 years of clinical experience to her work. Catherine writes plainly and helps people put feelings into words so they can take manageable steps forward.

She draws on therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-based thinking to address anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She also offers skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the Gottman Method when relationship patterns and communication need focused attention. These approaches are used to reduce overwhelm and improve everyday coping.

Catherine’s background includes community mental health, special education, and service with the United States Army. That range shaped her work with trauma, post-traumatic stress, and first responder or veteran-related concerns. She also has experience designing school-based programs for students with disabilities and challenging behaviors.

In sessions she focuses on concrete strategies - naming emotions, practicing coping skills, and building clearer communication. She helps parents manage parenting stress and supports people dealing with addiction, sleep and eating issues, or feelings of isolation. Catherine aims for collaborative goal-setting and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She practices in Kansas and works with people facing divorce and separation as one of many focus areas. Catherine also supports those dealing with family of origin issues, infidelity, codependency, and life purpose questions. Guidance and structure are offered alongside empathy and practical planning.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps, even when feelings and thoughts are difficult. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through clear, practical exercises that target depression and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which can help with intimacy and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and recommend which methods to use together. Sessions can blend techniques rather than sticking to one model, so plans change as progress is made.

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online or in-person options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, fewer travel logistics, or the ability to meet from wherever you are located. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on practical skills, communication work, and managing stress without promising any particular outcome.