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Catherine Kolleth, LPCC, LMFT

Compassionate Ohio therapist for relationships and recovery
  • CBT and DBT approaches
  • Family and relationship focus
  • Addiction and trauma experience

About Catherine Kolleth

Catherine Kolleth is a dually licensed clinician in Ohio, holding LPCC and LMFT credentials - LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She brings 12 years of clinical experience across residential and community settings, including work in an adolescent residential treatment facility, community health care, substance abuse residential treatment, and private practice.

Catherine has supported people facing a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career stress, addictions, and hurdles related to LGBTQ+ identity. She has also helped individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse move toward healthier, more satisfying lives. Her background gives her familiarity with both individual and family systems, as well as with substance-related treatment contexts.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion without stigmatizing labels. She blends cognitive and dialectical behavioral techniques with systems thinking, client-centered principles, and solution-focused strategies, selecting therapeutic tools that best fit each person’s needs. Catherine emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, treating clients as the experts in their own lives while guiding goal setting, skill building, and practical problem solving. She aims to support clients through the challenging work of change and to empower them to pursue more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualityWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Catherine Kolleth have?

Catherine Kolleth has 12 years of professional experience.

Is Catherine Kolleth a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPCC and LMFT. License details are OH LPCC E.1000034-SUPV and OH LMFT M.1200026.

In which languages does Catherine Kolleth provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Catherine Kolleth located?

Catherine Kolleth is located in Ohio.

How can I work with Catherine Kolleth as my therapist?

You can work with Catherine Kolleth through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Catherine Kolleth work with international clients?

Catherine Kolleth does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Catherine Kolleth cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approach-driven Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual’s perspective and priorities, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals shape the work and the therapist acts as a supportive guide. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through practical techniques that help people manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while building coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people navigate intense emotions and relationship challenges.



Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Catherine collaborates with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps tailor sessions so therapy feels useful and aligned with each person’s values and life circumstances.



Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from familiar settings. These options allow for continuity of care, flexible scheduling, and multiple ways to communicate so clients and licensed professionals can choose what works best for each stage of treatment.

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