What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Catherine Von Ritter
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Humanistic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Catherine Von Ritter
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. I bring a calm, grounded presence to therapy and take time to truly hear the people I work with. My clients often tell me they feel understood in a way that is rare for them. I listen closely, reflect thoughtfully, and help you consider your experiences from a connected and compassionate perspective.
I approach each person with genuine curiosity and respect. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership rather than a hierarchy. I pay attention to the emotional and social dynamics that shape your life, and I stay attuned to the world around you and the world within you. Much of my career was spent in hospice work, which taught me to sit with people in their most human moments. It shaped my ability to focus on your lived experience rather than on prescribed expectations or rigid ideas about how you should be.
I do not rush your process. I do not assume I know what you need before you tell me. I offer gentle clarity, honest reflection, and a steady presence that helps you make sense of what you are carrying. Whether you are overwhelmed, grieving, searching for direction, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, I will meet you where you are and walk with you at a pace that feels right.
If you are looking for a therapist who is thoughtful, emotionally aware, and deeply committed to understanding you as a whole person, I would be honored to work with you.
What should a new client know about working with you?
You can expect me to be fully present with you. I take time to really hear what you are saying and to understand the experiences that shape how you feel and how you move through the world. I am thoughtful and steady, and I bring a calm, grounded energy into the room. I do not judge or rush your process. I listen closely, reflect gently, and help you explore your thoughts and emotions from a connected and compassionate perspective.
I will help you learn to pay attention to the subtle dynamics that often go unspoken in your life. I focus on who you are, not who you are expected to be. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you begin to make sense of what you are carrying.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our work begins with what brings you in. In our first session, we will talk about what feels most important right now and what you are hoping to understand or change. I will help you slow down, notice what is happening inside you, and begin to connect the pieces of your experience in a way that feels grounding and meaningful.
As we continue, I offer thoughtful guidance and gentle clarity. I help you explore patterns, emotions, and choices without pressure or expectation. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, so we move at a pace that feels right for you. I bring in my clinical experience, my emotional awareness, and my ability to see things from an interconnected perspective, but I always center your voice and your goals.
Over time, our work becomes a steady place where you can understand yourself more deeply, navigate challenges with more clarity, and move toward the life you want with intention.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Wayne State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1457060642
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Great listener!
Less than 1 month agoSV
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What practice does Catherine Von Ritter work with?
Catherine Von Ritter works with Inner You Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Catherine Von Ritter?
Catherine Von Ritter frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Catherine Von Ritter on their profile.
What languages does Catherine Von Ritter speak?
Catherine Von Ritter speaks English.
How do patients rate Catherine Von Ritter in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Catherine Von Ritter. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.