Catherine (Cathy) Groh

LCSW

California

Practical, collaborative therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, California / 19376

NPI

1295404861

Experience

10 years

Languages

English

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Client-centered approach
   • Motivational help
   • Solution-focused steps

   About Catherine

   Catherine (Cathy) Groh is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life changes. She also supports those facing issues with addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy, eating and sleeping, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns. Cathy brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions and aims to make talking about hard things feel manageable.

   With ten years of experience as an LCSW, she draws on client-centered methods to let each person set the pace. She listens closely and follows the client’s lead while offering clear reflections and practical next steps. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people want help finding motivation to change behaviors or build healthier habits.

   Cathy uses solution-focused techniques to help clients identify concrete goals and small, useful steps toward them. That work is often straightforward - noticing what already works, setting a short-term aim, and trying one change between sessions. She also pays attention to attachment and family-of-origin patterns when those issues come up.

   Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions are meant to feel respectful and nonjudgmental, with room to talk through difficult moments and to try new ways of coping. Cathy encourages people to notice progress, even when it is small.

   People interested in starting can expect a collaborative process that mixes listening, goal-setting, and practical tools aimed at everyday life challenges.

2. How her approaches translate to online work

   Cathy commonly uses client-centered methods and Motivational Interviewing in her work. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding, and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs a calm space to sort out feelings and priorities. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to strengthen motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and highlighting personal reasons to act.
   
   She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and try specific steps between sessions. That approach is useful when people want concrete changes, such as improving sleep, managing anxiety, or reducing problematic behaviors. Cathy treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process and will help clients find what fits their goals and preferences.
   
   The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Video or phone options can help people join from different locations or take a session during a lunch break, but check the current offerings to plan what will work best for you.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsInfidelityJealousyPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   10+ years

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Cathy address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and many family-related concerns.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is warm and interactive. She follows a client-centered way of working and focuses on listening, respect, and helping clients set the pace.

   What is her background and experience?

   She is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of professional experience in clinical practice helping people with a wide range of concerns.

   Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

   She practices in California and holds the LCSW credential listed as CA LCSW.

   Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

   Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

   What session formats are offered?

   The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are available.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

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

   How do I begin working with Cathy?

   Use 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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