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Catherine Mulhall, M.S.W.
Credentials and experience: Catherine Mulhall is a clinical social worker, specializing in
psychotherapy with adults. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and social
work from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, and her Master of Social Work degree
from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. She has worked in a variety of settings, including
hospital, mental health agencies, and private practice. In her practice in the greater Washington,
D.C. area, as well as in Tacoma, Catherine has developed a broad scope of experience in her
work with clients from diverse social, cultural, and religious backgrounds who present with a
wide range of needs.
Current Practice: Catherine's primary areas of specialty include generalized anxiety, phobias and
specific fears, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, survivors of abuse, depression, selfesteem, interpersonal issues, grief and loss, and a wide range of adjustment issues.
Approach: Combined with other methods, Catherine uses strengths-based and solution-focused
models to assist clients in both recognizing and further developing the strengths they already
have, as well as helping them look toward solutions or goals rather than focusing primarily on
the problem or concern. Utilizing various treatment approaches, including cognitive/behavioral
therapy, desensitization, problem-solving, as well as other therapeutic interventions. Catherine
builds on the client's strengths to help them move toward emotional healing, development of
effective coping skills, problem/conflict resolution, personal growth, and improved wellness.
Catherine chooses the model(s) and
intervention(s) most appropriate to each client's unique needs in order to most effectively work
toward their individual goals. In addition, Catherine strives to help each client develop 'tools,'
which they can implement in their own lives for current and future needs.