Catherine McLaughlin, LCSW

Catherine McLaughlin, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker originally from New York who brings decades of experience to her work as a psychotherapist. She spent many years in New York in private practice and also served as an adjunct professor, and she currently practices in Florida. She has additional professional background with the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, where she worked with individuals charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Her work spans a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and many mental health disorders. She has particular focus in codependency, self-esteem concerns, and substance use. Catherine approaches therapy with warmth and empathy while also being direct and grounded, and she may incorporate respectful humor when it supports the moment and the work.

In sessions, she draws from humanistic and client-centered care, cognitive behavioral strategies, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. She begins by meeting clients where they are and collaborates with them step by step, with a strong emphasis on helping clients move toward greater stability, clarity, and a more satisfying life. She recognizes that reaching out for help can feel difficult, and she views it as a courageous step toward strengthening one’s sense of self.