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Catherine (Cate) Beaton

Catherine (Cate) Beaton

LCMHC

Vermont

Motivational, steady guidance for real-life change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCMHC
License
LCMHC, Vermont / 068.0084098; LCMHC, New Hampshire / 1183
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Vermont

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    • Motivational Interviewing informed
    • Practical coping strategies
    • Support for caregivers

    About Catherine

    Catherine (Cate) Beaton is an LCMHC based in Vermont who blends practical conversation with careful listening. She draws on Motivational Interviewing and other approaches to help people notice what matters and take steps that fit their life. Cate's background in emergency care and leadership shapes a steady, focused style that many find grounding.

    Cate began her career as a paramedic, and those early years shaped how she thinks about crisis, stress, and human connection. She later earned a master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology, and she has completed many continuing education courses in trauma and behavior.

    For about a decade she worked as a clinical and executive director, supervising clinicians and supporting staff who work in helping roles. That work honed her interest in caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and the pressures people face when their job is to care for others. She aims to bring that practical experience into clinical conversations.

    In sessions she uses straightforward methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Client-Centered and Existential perspectives. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is also part of her toolkit for trauma-related work. She encourages small, doable changes rather than big overhauls.

    Cate helps with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting strain, addiction issues, grief, and career stress. She also focuses on attachment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, first responder issues, postpartum depression, and young adult concerns. People who want clear conversation and practical steps may find her approach helpful.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to remote sessions

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on guiding conversation to uncover a person’s own reasons for change and to build small steps forward; it can help with motivation around substance use, career shifts, or health goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and clarifies personal values to guide action, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s own goals steer the work and emotional understanding grows through steady listening.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can mix techniques so practical homework, values-based planning, or supportive reflection can all be tried and adjusted as needed.

    The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or caregiving, shortening travel time, and making it easier to check in more regularly. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. The emphasis is on finding an approach and schedule that integrate into everyday life so therapy becomes a manageable part of routine rather than another burden.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Vermont, New Hampshire

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?

    Cate works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, and depression. She also focuses on attachment issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, postpartum depression, and young adult issues.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style emphasizes collaborative conversation and motivation to change. She blends Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered techniques to help people identify values and take practical steps.

    What experience does she bring to sessions?

    She has 15 years of professional experience, including a background as a paramedic and about ten years in clinical and executive leadership and supervision. That background informs a calm, practical approach to stress and trauma.

    Where is she licensed and located?

    She holds Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credentials in Vermont and New Hampshire and practices from Vermont.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients supported?

    She is not accepting international clients at this time.

    How are fees and payment handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What should I do to begin working together?

    To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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