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About Cynthia V. Catchings, LCSW-S

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S), CIMHP, EMDR

Specialties

Family Violence, Law Enforcement Families/Stressors

Education

University of Texas-RGV, Masters in Clinical Social Work

Licensed Talkspace Therapist, Cynthia Catchings, LCSW-S, CFTP, CLYL, CMHIMP, CMS, CRS, LALF, EMDR is a Virginia and Texas trilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health profession. In addition to her work at Talkspace, she is the Executive Director at the Women’s Emotional Wellness Center in the DC metro area and Texas, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas RGV, School of Social Work. Cynthia is very passionate about mental health and law enforcement families issues.

“Everyone has the right to be happy and live a joyful life.”

Educational Information

Cynthia is pursuing a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Counseling and Family and Marriage Therapy, and has a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Texas-RGV. She also studied psychology/French at the University of Bordeaux, France, and has a B.A. in psychology/French from the University of Texas. Her focus is Family violence and law enforcement families/stressors.

Experience

Cynthia has over 15 years of clinical experience in the mental health field. As president of the National Association of Social Workers in DC, she commits to serving those in need and to represent her colleagues. Her areas of expertise are family violence, law enforcement family issues, and stress disorders. Cynthia has conducted mental health research in over 40 counties.

About Talkspace

Cynthia has been with Talkspace for 8+ years and is one of the author content pillars. She has been contributing for Talkspace since the first clinical expert team was created. She has also been a member of other supervisory and leading teams with Talkspace and is the former Domestic Violence SME.

Featured articles by Cynthia V. Catchings, LCSW-S

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ADHD Symptoms in Adults: How to Recognize Them and Get Help
Jun 23, 2026
2026-06-23
How To Stop PTSD Nightmares
Jan 6, 2026
2026-01-06
Panic Attacks in Older Adults
Recognizing and Managing Panic Attacks in Older Adults
May 5, 2025
2025-05-05
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How To Live With a Veteran With PTSD
Mar 19, 2025
2025-03-19
Overcoming Parental Anxiety
Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Strategies for a Calmer Mind
Sep 18, 2024
2024-09-18
Coping Skills for ADHD
Effective Coping Skills for ADHD
Aug 27, 2024
2024-08-27
Does Alcohol Cause Anxiety
Does Alcohol Cause Anxiety? Exploring the Connection
Jul 24, 2024
2024-07-24
Psychosis vs. Schizophrenia
Psychosis vs Schizophrenia: What’s the Difference?
Jun 18, 2024
2024-06-18
Can Depression Cause Memory Loss
Can Depression Cause Memory Loss?
Jun 18, 2024
2024-06-18
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Journaling for Anxiety Relief: Benefits & Prompts
Mar 20, 2024
2024-03-20
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Who Should You Talk to About Depression?
Jan 23, 2024
2024-01-23
Life Hacks to Help You Manage ADHD
Best ADHD Hacks That Help You Manage Your Day
Dec 28, 2023
2023-12-28
relationship-ptsd
Relationship PTSD: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
Jan 30, 2023
2023-01-30
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How to Stop Obsessive Thinking
Dec 12, 2022
2022-12-12
Body Doubling for ADHD
Body Doubling for ADHD
Sep 23, 2022
2022-09-23
Can bipolar people tell the are bipolar?
Can Bipolar People Tell They Are Bipolar?
Jun 14, 2022
2022-06-14
Bipolar Anger
Bipolar Anger: How to Identify It and Ways to Cope
Jun 10, 2022
2022-06-10
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OCD vs. Anxiety: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2022
2022-06-09
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Am I Depressed or Sad?
Mar 28, 2022
2022-03-28
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COVID-19 Depression: Impact on Mental Health
Mar 15, 2022
2022-03-15
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How to Recover From Narcissistic Abuse: 7 Steps to Healing
Feb 3, 2022
2022-02-03
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Managing Anxiety About Going Back to Work
Jun 24, 2020
2020-06-24
What’s the Difference Between an Anxiety Attack and Panic Attack
What’s the Difference Between an Anxiety Attack and Panic Attack?
Nov 15, 2019
2019-11-15
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