Catherine Duthie , LCPC

Catherine Duthie is a licensed counselor in Maine with 18 years of clinical experience helping people address problematic behaviors and build healthier patterns. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Substance Abuse and Addictions from Antioch University in Keene, New Hampshire, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern Maine in Portland. She holds a Clinical Professional Counselor license and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor license; her LCPC credential stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a credential that indicates advanced training in clinical counseling. She has also been a member of the American Counseling Association.

Catherine has worked in a variety of care settings, including a community mental health agency, a medical center, and a hospital, and she brings experience with co-occurring disorders, integrative care, depression, anxiety, anger management, and relapse prevention. In her clinical work she draws on motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychoeducation, and trauma-sensitive approaches to help people find practical strategies for change. She emphasizes motivation and collaboration, believing that behaviors can change when a person is ready to work toward new goals.

Outside of her professional life she enjoys running, kayaking, swimming, reading, and spending time with her daughter. She looks forward to meeting clients where they are, listening to where they have been, and focusing on where they want to go.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals guide the work; in an online format this means sessions center on the individual's priorities, strengths, and pace to address issues like stress, relationships, and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, helping with anxiety, depression, and coping skills through practical exercises and between-session work that translate well to virtual sessions. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation to change, particularly useful for addictions and behavior change when delivered via telehealth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Clients are partners in deciding what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counseling into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care. These options support consistent engagement and allow licensed professionals to provide timely feedback, skill-building, and support from wherever the client is located.