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Catherine Harris, LCSW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Catherine

Catherine Harris brings 18 years of experience in mental health to her practice and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and related challenges. She emphasizes practical strategies that support follow-through, clearer communication, and improved daily functioning.

Background and approach

Her work often centers on building simple systems and routines that align with how a person’s mind works, with the aim of increasing confidence and reducing friction in everyday life. Her style is direct, goal-oriented, and collaborative, blending evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, client-centered techniques, and motivational interviewing.

Catherine also draws on a background that includes mentoring and training other clinicians and leading mental health programs, which informs a clinically grounded and pragmatic approach. Based in Illinois and licensed as an LCSW, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

Evidence-based approaches delivered online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters to them while learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve functioning, which often helps with anxiety, mood, and workplace or performance concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational style that supports people in finding internal motivation for change and can be especially helpful when deciding on goals and addressing procrastination or ambivalence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Catherine treats that as a collaborative effort. She will work with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailor interventions so they are practical and achievable. This collaborative matching helps create a clear plan that fits each person’s day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Those options make it easier to maintain momentum between appointments, try out new strategies in real time, and access care from various locations while working with a licensed professional who emphasizes practical systems and measurable progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Catherine help with?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma and related challenges such as self-esteem, workplace issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Catherine uses a practical, direct, and goal-oriented approach that focuses on observation, experimentation, and momentum rather than prolonged analysis of the past.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 18 years of experience in mental health and has spent time mentoring new therapists, leading programs, and training practitioners in clinical settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCSW 149.017438 and provides services from that state.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those who are eligible and match with her availability.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Also works with

Trauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English