Cathy Richardson Brown , LICSW

Cathy Richardson Brown is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts who brings a broad range of clinical experience to her therapeutic work. She began her career with ten years in child protective services and later worked in psychiatric hospital units, residential settings, a local crisis team, a community health center, and private counseling agencies. This variety of roles has shaped a practical, informed approach to supporting people through difficult life moments.

In sessions she draws on professional experience alongside insights from her life as a mother and grandmother, viewing therapy as a collaborative process of learning and growth. Cathy aims to create a respectful atmosphere where clients can explore concerns, build coping strategies, and pursue meaningful change. As an LICSW - a credential that denotes an advanced clinical social work license - she blends clinical training with hands-on experience to help clients navigate their challenges.

Cathy values ongoing learning and looks forward to meeting clients and walking alongside them as they work toward their goals. Her background across crisis, hospital, residential, and community health settings informs a grounded and empathetic style that centers the client’s needs and strengths.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Cathy uses client-centered therapy to place each person’s experience at the center of the work, focusing on empathy, listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also a core approach she employs, helping clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Both approaches are practical and adaptable, and can address a range of concerns from stress and anxiety to trauma-related reactions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Cathy works together with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as new priorities emerge and progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. Cathy provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from different locations and at times that suit their schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapy into everyday life.