Catherine Ogletree, LPC

Catherine Ogletree is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family struggles. She also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, workplace strain, and life changes such as divorce or a midlife crisis. Catherine aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and respectful.

She keeps sessions practical and focused. Catherine adapts conversations and plans to what each person needs in the moment. She draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify patterns and try concrete steps that can change daily life.

Her style is direct but compassionate. Catherine listens for what matters most and helps set short-term goals. She encourages small experiments people can test between sessions to see what works for them.

Catherine has seven years of experience as a counselor. That background includes supporting people through trauma and abuse, social anxiety and phobia, and struggles with self-harm and self-love. Her experience also covers career concerns and workplace issues.

People who are unsure where to begin often find the practical focus helpful. Catherine supports planning, problem-solving, and steady progress. She invites people to take the next step toward clearer decisions and better day-to-day coping.

How her approaches translate to online counseling

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts and behavior patterns that keep problems going. In short sessions this approach focuses on practical skills to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and change unhelpful routines. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for strengths and small steps that lead toward a desired future. It is useful when someone wants quick, actionable goals for problems like workplace stress, parenting challenges, or relationship tension.

Deciding which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting if something else would be more helpful.

The exact session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and provide a quieter check-in during a break at work. They also allow for shorter or focused appointments when a quick plan or coping strategy is needed.