Cathy Nau, LMHC

Cathy Nau is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 29 years of experience in counseling and life coaching. She emphasizes meeting people where they are, offering immediate support and relief while helping them name a goal and take the first small step toward change. She often references the saying 'One CAN walk over the highest mountain one step at a time' to underscore a steady, manageable approach to progress.

Her clinical experience includes work with depression, stress, anxiety, grief and loss (including the loss of a pet), eating disorders (including weight loss surgery and management), trauma, ADD and ADHD, and coping with life transitions. Cathy has provided Military and Family Life Counseling across the United States and overseas, and she works with clients from adolescence through adulthood of any orientation.

Cathy uses a variety of evidence-informed techniques such as Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness to tailor care to each person. LMHC indicates that she is licensed to provide mental health counseling in Washington. She brings warmth, care, and encouragement to the therapeutic relationship, honoring the courage it takes to begin and supporting each small step toward meaningful goals.