Catherine (Cathy) Groh , LCSW

Catherine (Cathy) Groh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 10 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, family and relationship difficulties, grief, depression, and major life transitions. She brings a warm, interactive style to her work and centers the therapy process on each person's goals and priorities. Cathy commonly integrates client-centered methods so that clients guide the pace and focus of sessions while she offers professional reflection, validation, and practical support.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, body image and codependency, communication and commitment challenges, domestic violence, and family of origin or family problems. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when helpful to build motivation for change and identify concrete steps forward.

Cathy emphasizes respect and dignity, creating a nonjudgmental environment where people can explore patterns, process difficult emotions, and develop coping strategies. She practices in English and holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - CA LCSW 19376. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, tailored to each individual's needs and preferences.

Client-centered and practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - the client sets the agenda while the therapist reflects, listens, and helps clarify goals. This approach is useful for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and navigating life transitions.

Motivational interviewing focuses on exploring and strengthening a person's own motivation to change. It is particularly helpful for people facing ambivalence about behaviors such as substance use, lifestyle changes, or commitment to therapeutic goals.

Solution-focused therapy directs attention to practical steps and small, achievable changes that move a person toward their goals. It can be effective for addressing stress, coping with life changes, and building clearer communication and problem-solving strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Cathy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences - adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling, allow clients to engage from home or other convenient locations, and can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods. These options support ongoing work on goals using the approaches that resonate most with the individual.