Catherine Melo

Catherine Melo is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

She adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation. That can mean working on thought patterns that increase anxiety, using mindfulness practices to ease emotional reactivity, or addressing past events that continue to cause distress. Catherine also brings approaches aimed at relationship healing when partners want to improve connection and communication.

Her background includes practice across multiple states and two decades of clinical work. Catherine lists Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Imago Relationship Therapy among the approaches she uses. She describes tailoring care to the person rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.

People who choose her work together to set goals and try practical strategies in between visits. Sessions often include skill building, short mindfulness exercises, and direct conversation about patterns that get in the way of change. The aim is to help people feel more able to manage emotions and make decisions that match their values.

Catherine is licensed as an LCSW and practices in Oregon. She works in plain language and focuses on clear, doable steps for change.

How Catherine blends mindfulness and brief therapies online

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple present-moment skills that help reduce reactivity and notice stressful thoughts. It can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and people wanting concrete exercises to use between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own solutions to relationship and emotional problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with straightforward exercises and homework. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns and provides clear tools to practice outside sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Catherine will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide what to try first. That collaborative process helps shape how mindfulness, CBT, or relationship-focused methods are used in sessions.

Confirm current session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow weekday or evening scheduling that matches work or family needs. It also makes it possible to continue care when travel or relocation occurs.