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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- CBT and DBT skills
About Catrina
LMHC in Washington with 15 years of experience, Catrina Switzer helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on concerns such as body image, chronic illness and pain, sexuality, and issues related to kink and alternative sex culture. She works with individuals who identify with various subcultures and multicultural backgrounds.
Switzer uses concrete, evidence-based approaches in sessions. She and each person set clear goals and try practical tools that fit daily life. She draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, skills from dialectical behavior approaches, and motivational interviewing to support change and reduce distress.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused. Clients can expect to talk through patterns, try new coping strategies between sessions, and adjust plans as needed. She pays attention to a person’s values, community, and cultural context when shaping treatment.
Switzer has experience working with people who identify as LGBTQ, AAPI, neurodivergent, chronically ill, or as part of geek and kink communities. She aims to understand how community membership and identity affect stress, relationships, and self-image.
Sessions emphasize skills practice and measurable steps. People leave sessions with concrete strategies to try during the week and a chance to review what worked at the next meeting. The emphasis is on practical change and on finding ways of living that feel more manageable.
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Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions
Switzer uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT tools are useful for anxiety, low mood, and managing everyday stress by breaking problems into smaller, testable steps.She also draws on dialectical behavior skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help when emotions feel intense or when communication patterns cause repeated conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and daily routines. That may mean prioritizing skills practice, brief experiments, or motivational strategies depending on what the person needs.
The original biography does not specify which session formats she uses. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals and therapists often use remote sessions to keep momentum between appointments and to practice skills in real life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She supports stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, chronic pain and illness, sexuality, and kink culture concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, goal-focused style that emphasizes practical tools. Sessions often involve skill practice and homework to test changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a mental health clinician. That background informs her work with diverse cultural and subcultural identities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington. Her practice is located in Washington state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the booking system before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
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