Catherine Daley

I am licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of psychiatric social work experience in the mental health field. My experience lies with helping adults struggling with anxiety, depression and alcohol/substance abuse problems.

My approach consist of developing an effective therapeutic relationship to resolve issues that may cause your anxiety, depression, or the root of your alcohol/substance abuse problems. I will work towards formulating a supportive relationship between me and the client. As a therapist, I have a positive regard for my clients and strive to understand how they see the world. It is important to help clients identify and address their issues of concern and implement the appropriate techniques to resolve their problems.

During the first session, I would like to invite the client to a warm welcoming safe space. I like to start where the client is. At the same time, I would like the client to share some of their history so that I can understand how their former circumstances may be impacting their current situation. I will implement a non-judgmental approach and exhibit reflective listening to help the client share vulnerable and sensitive information. The objective of the therapy sessions will be to help the clients identify unhealthy thinking patterns, avoid excessive self-criticism and modify their negative thinking patterns into productive thoughts.