Catherine Heather Garrow, MSW, LICSW

Catherine H. Garrow, MSW, LICSW, is a seasoned clinical social worker and therapist with more than 16 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s most complex challenges. As the owner of Unbound Minds PLLC in Kirkland, Washington, she provides compassionate, evidence-based care rooted in the belief that every person holds inherent strengths that can be nurtured and expanded. Catherine specializes in trauma and PTSD, child and adolescent issues, relationship concerns, and the emotional impacts of illness and life transitions. Her therapeutic philosophy blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, Strength-Based practices, and Person-Centered approaches to create individualized treatment rooted in growth, resilience, and meaningful change.

Throughout her career, Catherine has developed broad clinical expertise working in governmental, educational, healthcare, and community settings. She has worked with clients ages 6 to 72, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, developmental disorders, grief, LGBTQ+ concerns, and severe mental health conditions including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Her earlier roles include serving as a social worker in the Bellevue School District’s EBD programs, a therapist with Mindful Therapy Group, a social worker for Head Start, and a child counselor at Youth Eastside Services. In her private practice, she also supports adolescents transitioning into adulthood, providing life coaching and tools such as SMART goal planning to help clients build confidence and direction.

Catherine’s work is deeply informed by her personal journey. Raised by a young mother and witnessing the impacts of addiction in her family, she learned early the importance of stability, empathy, and community support—values reinforced through her family’s involvement in church and service programs. The birth of her son Jayden, who lives with a permanent disability, further strengthened her commitment to advocacy and inclusive care. This experience inspired her to pursue advanced clinical training to better serve neurodiverse individuals and families facing similar challenges. Today, Catherine continues to expand her professional growth while providing accessible mental health care, including teletherapy, sliding-scale options, and support for a wide range of insurance plans. Her dedication, compassion, and leadership in mental health have earned her recognition through Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals and the trust of countless clients seeking healing and hope.

• University of Washington - MSW

• LICSW

• Who's Who

• National Association of Social Workers

• Hopelink’s food bank