Cathryn Charette, LMFT
Humanistic therapist focused on growth and healing
- Mindfulness and self awareness
- Strengths based care
- Trauma informed support
About Cathryn Charette
Cathryn Charette practices from a humanistic perspective that centers on each person's strengths and capacities to address the patterns and stresses that limit daily life. She guides people toward greater self-understanding and self-actualization, helping them build confidence, clarify motivations, and develop a personal philosophy to support decision making and problem solving.
Her approach emphasizes self-awareness and mindfulness so individuals can respond more intentionally as situations arise while staying aligned with their values. She works with common challenges that stem from insecure or absent early caregiving - such as unclear boundaries or difficulty forming trusting attachments - and helps people learn and practice healthier relational skills.
Charette uses the concept of earned security to describe the process of healing from childhood, adult, or relationship trauma and strengthening a core sense of self. Earned security involves remediation of traumatic experiences, improvement in self-esteem, and development of a more comfortable attachment style that supports post-traumatic growth.
She draws on both personal experience in self-development and professional, research-informed methods to offer a nonjudgmental, wellness-oriented framework. She welcomes people of varied ages and backgrounds and focuses on both shared human concerns and each person’s unique history, needs, and goals. Her manner is inclusive, patient, and compassionate, with a steady commitment to helping others build resilience and meaningful relationships.
Her approach emphasizes self-awareness and mindfulness so individuals can respond more intentionally as situations arise while staying aligned with their values. She works with common challenges that stem from insecure or absent early caregiving - such as unclear boundaries or difficulty forming trusting attachments - and helps people learn and practice healthier relational skills.
Charette uses the concept of earned security to describe the process of healing from childhood, adult, or relationship trauma and strengthening a core sense of self. Earned security involves remediation of traumatic experiences, improvement in self-esteem, and development of a more comfortable attachment style that supports post-traumatic growth.
She draws on both personal experience in self-development and professional, research-informed methods to offer a nonjudgmental, wellness-oriented framework. She welcomes people of varied ages and backgrounds and focuses on both shared human concerns and each person’s unique history, needs, and goals. Her manner is inclusive, patient, and compassionate, with a steady commitment to helping others build resilience and meaningful relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cathryn Charette have?
She has 5 years of experience.
Is Cathryn Charette a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 126402.
In which languages does Cathryn Charette provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Cathryn Charette located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Cathryn Charette as my therapist?
You can work with Cathryn Charette through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cathryn Charette work with international clients?
Cathryn Charette does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cathryn Charette cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 with therapy 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.
Could remote therapy fit your needs?
Many people wonder whether connecting with a therapist remotely can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person work.One clear advantage is flexibility. People can choose the format that best suits their life and comfort level, whether that is video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules or when travel or mobility are factors.
Licensed professionals deliver online services, and clients have the option to request a different therapist if they need a better fit. For many, remote sessions offer a practical, accessible way to pursue consistent therapeutic support without giving up the quality of care they expect from in-person settings.