Catherine Duthie

Catherine Duthie is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Maine with 18 years of practice. She focuses on helping people who want to change problematic behaviors and cope with life challenges. Her work often addresses anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Substance Abuse/Addictions from Antioch University in Keene, New Hampshire. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern Maine. Over her career she has worked in community mental health, a medical center, and a hospital setting. Catherine uses practical methods that people can try between sessions. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person's priorities and motivational interviewing to support change when motivation feels low. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Trauma-focused ideas inform her approach when past harm shapes current reactions. She also brings attention to multicultural concerns and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. Her background includes work with co-occurring disorders, relapse prevention, and integrative care. Outside work she enjoys running, kayaking, swimming, and reading, and spends time with her daughter. To begin, she asks people to describe where they are now, what they have tried, and what they hope to change so sessions can focus on clear, achievable steps.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and choices, with the therapist listening and following what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a space to sort priorities, manage anger, or decide next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns that lead to substance use by giving clear exercises to practice between sessions.

Motivational interviewing supports people who feel uncertain about change by exploring their reasons and building motivation at their own pace. It is often useful when addressing addictions and relapse prevention.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about what they want to achieve, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. That collaboration makes sessions more relevant and workable.

Session options are not listed here, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let someone join without rearranging a full day. Discussing practical needs during the first steps helps match scheduling and approach to everyday life.