Our Staff
Catherine Bottari, LCSW
Practice Owner / Therapist
Catherine Bottari, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a distinguished career in providing compassionate mental health services to children, adults, and families. With over 25 years of clinical expertise, Catherine has developed a reputation for her expertise in early life struggles, complexities in adolescence, bereavement counseling, and compassionate care.
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Her work spans various settings, including schools, hospital environments, community mental health centers, and private practice, where she has helped countless clients navigate complex emotional challenges.
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Catherine holds a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University, where she specialized in clinical social work with a focus on children and families. She subsequently obtained her state licenses in New York (LCSW) and Michigan (LMSW).
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In addition to her clinical work, Catherine is an advocate for mental health awareness and education. She has led workshops and collaborated with local organizations to improve access to mental health services. Catherine is dedicated to empowering her clients, fostering resilience, and promoting overall well-being through a diverse approach to therapy.
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Her compassionate and client-centered approach has earned her the trust and respect of both her clients and colleagues, making her a sought-after professional in the field of mental health.
Cara Doyle, LMSW
Therapist
Cara Doyle, LMSW, is a dedicated mental health professional who specializes in working with children as young as three years old, as well as adolescents and their families. With a strong foundation in infant and early childhood mental health, she brings a relationship-based, developmentally informed approach to her clinical practice, supporting children’s social-emotional growth within the context of their caregiving relationships.
Cara obtained her Master of Social Work from Fordham University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State. She has extensive experience working with children in school settings, supporting their social-emotional development. As a consultant specialist in schools
Cara collaborates with parents, educators, and program leaders to strengthen caregiving practices and positive behavior supports, while providing resources and tools to promote children’s mental health and healthy development. She helps to identify needs, guides responsive interventions, and develops developmentally appropriate strategies.
Her experience also includes work in both elementary and middle school settings, where she provided direct support to students navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, peer relationships, and school-related stressors. These experiences deepened her commitment to early intervention and reinforced her understanding of how emotional well-being impacts a child’s ability to learn, connect, and thrive.
In addition to her clinical work, Cara has facilitated workshops focused on secure attachments, co-regulation, self-care, stress reduction, and overall wellness, empowering caregivers with practical strategies to support their own mental health. She believes that when adults feel supported and regulated, they are better able to nurture the well-being of the children in their care.
Cara approaches her work with warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported.
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Lora Keen
Virtual Practice Manager
Lora supports CB Counseling Services with scheduling, intake coordination, client communication, and marketing initiatives. As the owner of Lora Keen Virtual Services, she partners with mental health professionals to strengthen the administrative and operational foundations of their practices.
With a strong commitment to organization, efficiency, and client-centered service, Lora plays a key role in maintaining the structure and flow behind the scenes at CB Counseling Services. She is dedicated to creating systems that support both clinicians and families, ensuring every interaction with the practice feels clear, responsive, and supportive.
