Catherine (Cate) Beaton, LCMHC

Catherine (Cate) Beaton began her professional journey as a paramedic in Hartford, Connecticut, where at the age of 20 she witnessed the physical and psychological suffering that can accompany crisis. Those early experiences shaped a belief that how people connect matters as much as what they do, and they set her on a path toward formal study and clinical practice. She completed a Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University, pursued extensive continuing education in trauma and behavior, and most recently finished an Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology.

Over time she moved into leadership roles, serving as a Clinical and Executive Director and devoting significant energy to supporting coworkers and supervisees. That leadership work deepened her commitment to supporting those who give of themselves in helping professions and sharpened her skills in clinical supervision. She has about 10 years of clinical supervision experience and prioritizes creating a welcoming space for exploration and growth.

She holds the LCMHC credential, which identifies her as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, career concerns, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, first responder issues, and young adult challenges.

Throughout her work she emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and the experience of being seen, heard, and understood. Whether offering clinical supervision or direct therapy, she aims to help people explore who they are and find pathways toward greater resilience and connection.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Catherine (Cate) Beaton uses several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their ongoing emotional impact, which can be useful for post-traumatic stress and lingering trauma symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional respect so individuals can explore their experiences and grow at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences. This collaborative stance allows adjustments over time as circumstances and objectives evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and the practice also supports live chat and text-based messaging when appropriate. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage caregiving or work constraints, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support.