Licensed clinical social worker recordMichigan
Cathy Battaglia, LMSW, LCSW
Michigan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801094631
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 7881-C
- NPI
- 1396080941
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
These details come from information Cathy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Caregiver support
About Cathy
Cathy Battaglia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Michigan and Nevada with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. Cathy focuses on practical steps people can use to cope day to day.
Her approach emphasizes the client's strengths and lived experience. She treats people as the experts on their own story and helps them use those strengths to handle what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills that can be used between appointments.
Cathy also has experience with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment issues, and family problems. She addresses mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, somatization, seasonal affective disorder, and issues that commonly affect women. That range lets her connect practical strategies to a variety of life situations.
In conversation she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and for small changes people can try right away. She works with clients to set realistic next steps, then checks how those steps worked at the following visit. Her style is straightforward and focused on usable tools rather than abstract theory.
People who choose Cathy should expect clear, goal-oriented sessions that pay attention to everyday pressures like work, family, health, and caregiving. Her Michigan licensure is listed as LCSW and she also holds an LMSW in Michigan and an LCSW in Nevada. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many therapists who work with trauma and anxiety use evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and present-day coping. One common approach teaches practical skills for managing anxiety and mood, such as breathing strategies, behavioral activation, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These tools aim to reduce day-to-day disruption and help people return to normal routines.Another helpful approach for trauma and relationship difficulties focuses on processing difficult memories and patterns that affect current behavior. It looks at how past events shape reactions now and uses structured conversations and exercises to change those patterns. This can be useful for people dealing with post-traumatic stress, attachment concerns, or repeated relationship problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cathy will collaborate with clients to identify what fits best based on goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they set measurable goals and adjust methods as progress is reviewed.
The biography did not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or reducing the need to be on camera when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to maintain regular contact and to try techniques that translate into everyday routines.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Nevada
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal oriented. She focuses on identifying strengths, setting clear steps, and checking progress from session to session.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns. That includes work with trauma, grief, and chronic health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW. She is licensed in Michigan and also holds an LCSW in Nevada.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and locale.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process will connect you and allow scheduling of the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers