Catherine Ladson
LCMHCS, LPCS, LCPC
You may be used to being the one who handles things. You show up, take care of what needs to be done, and keep moving—even when you’re anxious, overwhelmed, grieving, unhappy, or simply tired of carrying so much.
Sometimes it’s a relationship that no longer feels healthy. A life transition you weren’t prepared for. Anxiety that makes it difficult to quiet your mind. Or maybe you’ve spent years meeting expectations, taking care of other people, and doing what was required of you—and somewhere along the way, you stopped checking in with yourself.
Whatever brought you here, I want to understand more than what you’re struggling with. I want to understand you.
Therapy with me is a place where you don’t have to have the right words or arrive with everything figured out. We’ll slow things down enough to understand what’s happening, make connections you may not have been able to see on your own, and begin figuring out what you need moving forward.
My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I’ll listen without judgment, ask questions that help us get underneath what’s happening, and challenge you when it serves your growth. You can expect therapy to be a space where you can be honest, learn more about yourself, and begin making meaningful changes in your life.
You don’t have to know exactly where to begin. We can start with where you are.
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Bachelor of Arts - Johnson C. Smith University
Masters of Arts - The Georgia School of Professional Psychology
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
My Therapeutic Techniques and Specialties
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and major life transitions. I also work with clients who struggle with perfectionism, self-esteem, boundaries, people-pleasing, or the pressure of being the person everyone depends on.
My work is especially attentive to the ways family, culture, relationships, faith, and life experiences can shape how you see yourself, what you expect from yourself, and the patterns you carry into adulthood. For first-generation clients and those navigating cultural or family expectations, therapy can also provide space to explore identity, belonging, responsibility, and the sometimes complicated process of defining life for yourself.
My approach is insight-driven, practical, and collaborative. I integrate evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), along with person-centered and strengths-based approaches. I may also incorporate coaching strategies when appropriate to help with clarity, decision-making, goal setting, and translating insight into action.
Therapy with me is not only about reducing symptoms. We’ll work to understand what is happening, where certain patterns may have come from, how they are affecting your life now, and what you can begin doing differently. The goal is for you to leave therapy with greater self-awareness, stronger coping skills, healthier relationships and boundaries, and more confidence in how you navigate your life.
Anxiety & Depression
Perfectionism & People Pleasing
Stress and Life transitions
Relationships & Boundaries
Trauma and PTSD
Life coaching
Grief & Emotional Healing
Self-esteem & Identity
Women’s Issues & Life Transitions