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- ACT and CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Practical systems coaching
About Catherine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 18 years of experience, Catherine Harris focuses on stress, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. She works with adults who want clear, practical strategies rather than lengthy analysis. Sessions emphasize real-world tools for follow-through, communication, and daily functioning.
Catherine uses direct, goal-oriented methods. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice what’s getting in the way and try simple experiments to change it. The work often looks like coaching with therapeutic skills layered in.
Her background includes private practice, group therapy, and leadership of mental health programs. She has extensive experience mentoring new clinicians and developing clinical teams, which she says sharpens the practical strategies she brings to sessions. This history informs how she organizes treatment and sets achievable goals.
Many clients seek help for executive functioning, follow-through, and workplace communication. Catherine helps people set flexible, realistic goals, build small systems that support action, and reduce daily obstacles that sap motivation. She also addresses trauma, depression, grief, and issues like body image, shame, and social anxiety.
Sessions are collaborative and action-focused. Catherine encourages observation, experimentation, and steady momentum rather than prolonged problem-talk. International clients who speak English may be accommodated; confirm current session options before booking.
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How Catherine uses evidence-based methods in remote sessions
Catherine draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practical ways. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking action even when uncomfortable thoughts appear, which can help with motivation and life changes. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and uses short experiments to test new ways of acting and thinking.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people identify what truly matters and strengthen internal motivation. That approach is useful for career decisions, habit change, and follow-through problems. Catherine treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process; she will work with the client to see which methods fit their goals and adjust plans based on what actually helps.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered. Confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit therapy into a workday, and practice skills in real-life contexts. The focus remains on trying small, actionable steps and tracking what improves day to day.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related areas like body image and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on practical strategies, experimentation, and building systems for follow-through.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience in the mental health field, including private practice, group therapy, and leadership of clinical programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted; confirm details before scheduling.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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