About Catherine O’Neal (She/Her)
Catherine O’Neal - Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Therapist
Each of us has a unique place in the world, but sometimes, we need help figuring out what that is.
I am passionate about helping clients reach their goals and become their own best advocate. Using a strengths-based, whole-person, solution-focused approach, I aim to help clients clarify and live out their values.
My Clinical Background
Since 2013, I’ve been working with diverse client populations across clinical settings—from community mental health agencies to intensive wraparound programs to group practices—It has helped me deeply understand the eclectic nature of mental wellness.
I became a clinician out of a desire to serve the whole person and better understand the unique forces impacting them. I believe that with deepened insight into our influences and environments, we have the power to create positive change.
What To Expect When We’re Working Together
We’re all deeply influenced by a range of factors and experiences. My goal is to create effective mental healthcare that is thorough and person-centered by fostering a therapeutic space that nurtures personal understanding and advocacy.
My treatment approach aligns best with clients who struggle with:
Stress management
Self-acceptance and self-compassion
LGBTQIA+ needs
Relationship concerns
Individualizing the therapeutic process to the unique needs of each individual, I incorporate behavioral and narrative approaches to help clients adjust their perspectives.
Some of the methods I draw from include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), which help clients alter unhelpful thinking patterns and foster a deeper sense of self-acceptance. I also use narrative and systemic approaches to guide clients in understanding their stories.
Finally, holistic methods can help heal the connection between mind and body. I am trained in Lifespan Integration, which relies on the body’s innate neurological mechanisms to reduce emotional, physical, and cognitive distress.
“Let Yourself Feel, Let Yourself Heal,” – Vironika Tugaleva
If you’re in search of a therapist in Washington state who can help you navigate feelings of anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, or low self-esteem, I offer a strengths-based, person-centered counseling style that can aid in your healing and empowerment.
Accepted Forms of Payment
Self-Pay
Aetna
First Choice Health
Kaiser PPO
Regence Blue Shield
I do not accept Medicare and Medicaid
Let’s Discover How I Can Support You
Start rising above what you’re going through. Conveniently self-schedule an intake session with me using our online scheduler. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (207) 316-2609.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Practice
Sessions are conducted primarily online via telehealth. If you are interested in meeting with a provider in-person, please contact our office at (207) 316-2609 to discuss availability for in-person sessions.
In general, we accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem, Premera, Regence, etc.), Cigna, PacificSource, and Providence. That said, the insurances our providers work with can vary from provider to provider. To learn what insurances a provider accepts, please visit their About page or contact our office at (207) 316-2609. In addition, we recommend that you check with your insurance company prior to initiating services to ensure we are in-network and to determine your patient responsibility for sessions. If at any time we discover we are not in-network with your insurance, you will be responsible for the full costs of all sessions (past and future).
We do not accept Medicaid and Medicare.
We do not work with EAPs.
In addition to the accepted insurances listed above, our services are available to self-pay clients and those with out-of-network benefits.
For individuals using insurance to cover appointments, the cost of appointments is determined by each insurance’s contracted rates with our organization. Thus, the cost of appointments may be notably different than the cost of appointments for individuals who are self-pay. Furthermore, the cost of appointments may vary from session to session depending on several factors to include the length of the appointment and the complexity of the appointment. If you plan to use insurance, our office can provide a better estimate of costs once you provide your insurance information. Please contact us at (207) 316-2609 if you require further assistance.
For individuals who are self-pay:
Rates vary depending on type of service (therapy vs. medication management) and length of session. Please contact our office for additional information.
Payments are completed through our patient portal. Payments can be made using major credit/debit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, etc.) as well as FSAs and HSAs.
Our policy is to collect payments before rendering services. However, we cannot always predict the cost of sessions in advance because services and length of sessions may vary from appointment to appointment. For clients using insurance, you will likely be responsible for either a co-pay or for paying the full costs of sessions until your deductible is met. Please ensure you fully understand your insurance benefits to prevent future billing concerns.
Regardless of your insurance status and payment method, we will always be as up-front with you as possible about the cost of treatment.
I am not accepting new clients. However, our organization has therapists with immediate availability. To schedule an intake assessment with one of our other therapists, please visit our scheduling page.
Clients must cancel or reschedule appointments at least 48 hours before their appointment. If appointments are not canceled or rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ notice, or if clients do not show to their appointment, they will be charged a late cancellation fee of $150. To ensure we treat all clients consistently and ethically and to be respectful of our providers’ time, we must enforce our late cancellation and no-show policy. Fees incurred for late cancellations and no shows are out-of-pockets expenses. They cannot be billed to insurance.