Hi, I'm Catherine, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my Master's of Social Work from San Diego State University. For the past four years I have worked in eating disorder treatment, ranging from residential to IOP level of care. I have specialized in working with adolescents and young adults, helping them navigate their eating disorder while challenging co-morbidities such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and mood disorders. My approach is collaborative and focuses on providing personalized support through evidence-based therapies to help you develop coping strategies, build resilience, and create lasting positive change in your life.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we’ll begin with brief introductions so we can get to know each other a bit. Then, we’ll dive into the specific challenges you’re facing, giving me a better understanding of your unique situation. This will allow me to create a tailored plan for us to work through in our follow-up sessions. My priority is to create a safe and trusting environment where you feel comfortable opening up, and we can work together toward your goals.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe my greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to build strong, trusting relationships with clients and my flexibility in tailoring approaches to meet their unique needs. I am a warm and calming presence showing empathy while listening, which allows me to understand the underlying concerns and challenges clients face. I’m skilled in offering a variety of evidence-based tools and strategies, ensuring that we find what works best for each individual. Above all, I’m deeply committed to helping clients feel empowered and supported as they make progress toward their goals.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I’m best positioned to support clients who are motivated to improve but feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or insecure—often leading to self-sabotage and creating one's own barriers to personal growth. While they may not yet have the tools to reach their goals, they are open to change and willing to explore new ways of thinking and behaving. My approach focuses on helping clients develop the skills and confidence they need to break through these challenges, build self-assurance, and create meaningful, lasting change. If you are ready to learn the strategies necessary to overcome negative patterns and move forward in a more fulfilling direction, together, we will focus on empowering you to make lasting progress.

About Catherine Goldsworthy