Catherine Duthie , LCPC

Catherine Duthie is a licensed clinical professional counselor who brings a compassionate, practical approach to working with people facing problematic behaviors and life challenges. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Substance Abuse and Addictions from Antioch University in Keene, New Hampshire, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern Maine in Portland. She holds a Clinical Professional Counselor license (LCPC) and an alcohol and drug counselor license, and she has been a member of the American Counseling Association.

Across roles in a community mental health agency, a medical center, and a hospital, she has supported individuals through issues such as co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, anger, relapse prevention, and integrative care. Her clinical practice emphasizes evidence-informed methods including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and trauma-sensitive work, tailored to each person's readiness and goals. She focuses on areas including stress, addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and multicultural issues including prejudice and discrimination.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys running, kayaking, swimming, and reading, and values time spent with her daughter. She meets clients where they are, listens to where they have been, and supports them in moving toward where they want to go.

Approaches and Online Care with a Trauma-Informed Focus

Catherine uses therapeutic methods that translate well to remote formats, beginning with client-centered therapy, which centers the person’s own goals and perspectives and emphasizes empathy and collaboration to support meaningful change. This approach is helpful for people seeking a supportive space to explore values, relationships, and life transitions.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT provides practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and relapse prevention by teaching problem-focused strategies and behavioral experiments.

Motivational interviewing is another frequent element of her work, especially when addressing addictions and readiness for change. This approach helps people find and strengthen their own motivations for change, making goals more attainable and personally relevant.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Catherine will work with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling, geographic convenience across Maine, and multiple ways to connect depending on comfort and communication style. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into daily life.