Catherine Garrow, MSW, LICSW, SUDPT

Catherine H. Garrow is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in mental health therapy, specializing in cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused approaches. She has a proven record of providing compassionate and effective care to diverse populations, including children and youth with special needs, individuals from various socioeconomic backgrounds, and minority communities. Her practice emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

At her private practice, Unbound Minds, Catherine provides individual and group therapy via telehealth to adolescents, adults, and families. She develops and implements treatment plans in collaboration with clients, using solution-focused and trauma-informed modalities to address mental health challenges such as PTSD, anxiety, and substance use. Her approach prioritizes holistic care and measurable outcomes, ensuring clients receive the support they need to achieve meaningful growth.

Previously, Catherine served as an Emergency Room and Inpatient Social Worker at Evergreen Hospital. In this role, she conducted biopsychosocial assessments, provided crisis intervention, and responded to urgent cases involving child abuse and intimate partner violence. She collaborated closely with medical and legal professionals to ensure patient safety and continuity of care, while offering therapeutic support to patients through individual and group sessions.

Earlier in her career, Catherine worked as a Special Education Teacher and Social Worker with the Bellevue School District. She designed social-emotional curricula for students with behavioral challenges, contributed to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and supported families through Head Start programs. Her work emphasized academic and emotional development, while fostering connections between students, families, and community resources.

Catherine holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, graduating summa cum laude, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology from Eastern Washington University at Bellevue Community College. She is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the American Psychological Association (APA), and her career is distinguished by her dedication to client-centered care, advocacy, and the promotion of mental health and well-being.

• University of Washington - MSW

• LICSW

• Who's Who

• National Association of Social Workers

• Hopelink’s food bank