Catherine Hadeed

LCSW, 8 years of experience

Empowering
Open-minded
Solution oriented
VirtualNext available on

About me

I’m a queer therapist who shows up with warmth, authenticity, and deep respect for your lived experience. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ folks of all ages who are navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, depression, and the lasting impacts of trauma. Therapy with me is collaborative and real—I aim to create a space where you don’t have to explain the basics of who you are, and where your full self is welcomed. My approach draws from trauma-informed, relational, and mindfulness-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and solutions-focused therapy. My work is shaped not just by clinical training, but by lived experience within the queer community and a commitment to anti-oppressive practice. Over the years, I’ve supported clients in community mental health, non-profit, and private practice settings. I currently offer virtual sessions to clients across Virginia and Washington, DC.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we will start with introductions, and then explore the challenges you are facing through an initial intake assessment. The intake process will help me get to know you as a whole person. We will develop goals for therapy and create a plan to achieve those goals that is unique to your needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Knowing that many clients won't fit into a "one size fits all" approach, I incorporate various evidence-based approaches into treatment. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where you are the expert in your own life. We will work together to identify goals and explore and build upon your strengths so that you feel capable and confident to handle life's challenges.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Many adolescents, young adults, and adults come to me eager for change but unsure where to start. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity questions, relationship challenges, or major life transitions

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Depression

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Eclectic

Knowing that many clients won't fit into a "one size fits all" approach, I incorporate various evidence-based approaches into treatment. My approach draws from trauma-informed, relational, and mindfulness-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and solutions-focused therapy.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Accepts

, 11 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

April 1, 2025

Very thoughtful and a great listener.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Catherine