Catherine Surovy , LPC, LCPC

Catherine Surovy is a licensed counselor with 13 years of experience focused on supporting children, teens, and families through challenging circumstances. She holds the credentials LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), and has worked in both clinical and leadership roles serving Medicare families. Her background includes delivering counseling in residential and outpatient settings for at-risk youth, often working with young people who have experienced intense trauma or who are navigating systems such as DCS and probation.

She takes a relational and systems-oriented approach that helps young clients develop a stronger sense of identity, greater self-confidence, and deeper connections with the people in their lives. Catherine integrates trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and to build practical skills. A core strength is partnering with caregivers to provide psychoeducation and practical support aimed at improving communication, family relationships, and caregiver responses to children’s needs.

Her work is driven by a commitment to helping families find new perspectives and renewed meaning, so children and caregivers can move toward healthier functioning and a more hopeful sense of possibility.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people clarify their values and take purposeful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning) are both practical approaches Catherine uses to help clients develop coping skills and build meaningful change. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes relationships and explores how early bonds influence current patterns, which can be especially helpful for families and children working to repair or strengthen connections.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work Catherine does with each client. She assesses needs, goals, and preferences and works together with the client and caregivers to determine which methods will best support progress. This collaborative process helps tailor therapy to the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy families and those in remote areas. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access licensed professionals from home, and fit therapy into daily life without long commutes or scheduling barriers.