Catherine "Caitie" Mahaney, LCSW
Calm, practical support for parents and caregivers
Book with Catherine- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Depression
About Catherine
Catherine "Caitie" Mahaney is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. She offers straightforward, compassionate care and focuses on practical steps parents can use day to day. Clients meet a calm listener who values strengths and steady progress.
Caitie blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). That means sessions start with what matters most to each person, then add tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and routines.
Background and approach
She keeps language simple and focuses on actions that fit busy family life. Her practice includes support for compassion fatigue and caregiver strain. She also addresses attachment questions, communication problems, and workplace stress that spill into family time.
Caitie works with issues related to autism spectrum traits, intellectual disability, and seasonal mood changes when those concerns affect daily functioning. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People living in New York will find her familiar with regional resources and community options.
She explains options clearly and helps people choose the best format for their needs. Parents looking for concrete strategies will find a practical focus in sessions. Caitie aims to build small habits that ease daily pressure and improve relationships with children and young adults.
She meets people where they are and moves at a pace that feels manageable.
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Catherine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Intellectual disability
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Catherine lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Caitie Uses Therapy Methods Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person first. Sessions begin by listening to what matters and then shaping the work around each parent or caregiver. This approach helps people feel heard and sets the agenda for practical change.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, adds clear tools for shifting thoughts and routines. It is useful for easing anxiety, reducing depressive patterns, and changing behaviors that raise stress at home. CBT gives concrete exercises people can try between sessions to make small, steady improvements.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text sessions are helpful for brief check-ins, homework review, or when someone prefers writing instead of speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into parenting routines.
Questions people ask about Catherine
What concerns does she commonly address?
Caitie works with stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting-related challenges. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, attachment concerns, and communication or family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centered and practical. Sessions start with what matters most to the person and use CBT techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in mental health and social work settings. That background informs a pragmatic approach to common parenting and caregiver struggles.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, in New York. Her practice information is based in that state.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This range allows shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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