Cathy McMullen, LCSW, UT | Psychotherapist

About Cathy McMullen

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Domestic Violence

Stress Management

Crisis Intervention

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Cathy McMullen

Cathy McMullen, LCSW, is a compassionate and dedicated clinical social worker with over five years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of mental health challenges. She specializes in trauma-informed, strengths-based care and integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients build coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and navigate life's difficult moments. Cathy's background includes extensive work in crisis intervention and domestic violence shelters, giving her a deep understanding of safety, stability, and healing-centered support. Cathy's therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in cultural humility. She believes every individual has inherent worth and the capacity for growth when given empathetic, equitable, and affirming care. Cathy creates a safe, trusting space where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace, reconnect with their strengths, and feel empowered in their healing journey. Outside of her clinical work, Cathy enjoys spending time with her family, playing board games, and staying active through walking, biking, camping, and paddle boarding.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Domestic Violence

Insomnia

Mental Health Problem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attack

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Domestic Violence

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Our Lady of the Lake University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1376927947

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What practice does Cathy McMullen work with?

Cathy McMullen works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Cathy McMullen?

Cathy McMullen frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Mental Health Problem , and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Cathy McMullen on their profile.