Catherine Costa, LICSW

Catherine Costa is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Rhode Island who brings a compassionate, goal-oriented approach to therapy. With three years of professional experience, she works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns, confidence issues, and career difficulties. As an LICSW - which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - she combines clinical training with practical strategies to help clients identify and pursue meaningful changes.

Catherine emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, creating a space where people can explore concerns and build skills. She supports clients in actively setting goals and using problem-solving techniques to move forward. Her methods are flexible and tailored, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and circumstances.

Drawing on approaches such as solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, Catherine helps clients clarify priorities, increase motivation, and reframe personal stories to support growth. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms those first steps, working collaboratively to develop practical steps toward clients’ goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to your needs

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying practical, achievable steps toward specific goals. It is useful for people who want to make clear changes quickly and prefer a forward-looking, action-oriented plan. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps increase a person’s motivation to change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal reasons for change; it is often helpful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps. Narrative therapy encourages clients to examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves, which can open new perspectives on identity and relationships.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and responsive.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or wherever they are, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care when life changes occur.