Therapist profile
Catherine (Cathy) Groh, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 19376
- NPI
- 1295404861
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Catherine
Catherine (Cathy) Groh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, codependency patterns, and life transitions. Cathy also addresses attention-related struggles, sleep and eating problems, anger, and work-related stress.
Her style centers on listening first. She uses a client-centered approach that lets the person set the pace while she guides the process. Sessions focus on practical steps, short-term goals, and building clearer boundaries in relationships. Cathy also draws on motivational interviewing to support change and solution-focused techniques to identify concrete next steps.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is most pressing. Cathy helps people name patterns that cause burnout or resentment and then practices small changes to test what works. She pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and how past hurts influence current relationships.
When addiction or trauma appear, she works with safety and pacing in mind while helping clients find actionable coping strategies. Issues like infidelity, jealousy, blended family stress, and communication problems are addressed with practical problem solving rather than long theory discussions.
Cathy offers help for intimacy-related challenges, dependent personality patterns, and compassion fatigue that comes from caregiving roles. Her approach aims to make everyday choices clearer so people can stop putting others first at their own expense.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Cathy uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the person's goals and pace. In practice this means sessions focus on what the client brings and on listening first, then trying small changes that feel doable. Motivational interviewing helps when people are ambivalent about change; it supports exploring options and building internal reasons to try something different. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying small, practical steps and on what will look different if things improve. Deciding on an approach is collaborative. Cathy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they compare methods and adjust the plan if something isn't working, so the work stays relevant to daily life. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know which options are offered. Many people find online work useful for fitting sessions into busy schedules, holding shorter check-ins between in-depth visits, or avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep progress steady by matching therapy to your routine and helping you practice changes in the settings where they matter most.Areas of focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship issues, codependency patterns, ADHD, and related family and intimacy concerns.
How does she approach therapy in sessions?
She uses a client-centered approach so the person helps set the direction. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are used to build motivation and practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.