- Guilt and shame
- CBT strategies
- EMDR trauma work
About Catherine
Catherine Melo is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 24 years of clinical experience based in Oregon. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns, and lists guilt and shame among her focus areas. Catherine also notes experience with addictions, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem concerns.
Her approach mixes practical, talk-based therapy with methods that address both thoughts and memories. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the conversation on what matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is included to look at unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. She also offers EMDR for people processing traumatic memories, and draws on Imago Relationship Therapy for relationship work.
Clients can expect a collaborative style where goals are discussed together and sessions are adapted to what the person needs. Catherine has provided care across several states and brings long-term clinical experience to sessions. She notes experience helping people cope with major losses, relationship ruptures, control issues, and family-of-origin problems.
Her language of practice is English, and she accepts international clients. Practical matters such as scheduling and fees vary by location; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment.
Catherine frames therapy as a careful, step-by-step process. She offers structured approaches alongside space for personal reflection, and aims to help people make changes that fit their daily lives.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's concerns and preferences, using reflective listening and open-ended discussion to help the client clarify goals and feelings. It can help with guilt, shame, relationship stress, and general life decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tries brief experiments or homework to test new ways of thinking. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving around relationship or control issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process traumatic memories by pairing memory recall with guided bilateral stimulation; it is often used when past events continue to cause strong emotional reactions. Working out which approach or mix of approaches fits best is part of the collaboration. The therapist will discuss your history, goals, and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try and how to pace sessions. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a weekday routine more easily and reducing travel time. If you plan to use sessions around work breaks or need shorter check-ins, those possibilities can be discussed when arranging appointments. Confirm the current session formats offered before booking so you know whether the setup meets your scheduling needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She lists guilt and shame among focus areas and works with related issues like abandonment, infidelity, and family-of-origin problems.
How does she approach therapy for shame or guilt?
She blends Client-Centered talk therapy with CBT to address unhelpful thoughts and EMDR when trauma memories are involved.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW and is based in Oregon; she also notes licensure across multiple states in her background.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.