- Attachment based
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
About Catherine
Catherine Stewart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with six years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and difficulties with focus and attention. Her practice includes aid for those coping with loss and problems with concentration and memory.
Catherine meets people where they are and focuses on clear, practical conversation. She encourages clients to name specific worries and to try small, manageable changes. Sessions involve talking through what feels most pressing and testing realistic steps to change thoughts, habits, or patterns that cause strain.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotionally-focused methods. That means she pays attention to how relationships and past hurts shape current reactions, works on noticing and changing unhelpful thought patterns, and addresses emotions in the room to improve connection and regulation.
Catherine also uses solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to help people set concrete goals and stay engaged with change. She often helps clients break larger problems into smaller tasks and track progress over time. This practical focus is useful for people juggling caregiving, health challenges, or complex family situations.
Clients considering therapy are invited to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are delivered according to the practice's current options, so confirm the specific session formats when booking.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Catherine uses cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers concrete exercises and small experiments that can be practiced between sessions to reduce worry and improve focus.She also draws on attachment-based therapy, which looks at how early and current relationships affect how a person reacts to guilt, shame, or stress. That work helps identify relationship patterns and build different ways of responding in present relationships.
Emotionally-focused techniques are used to bring attention to strong feelings in the moment and to learn ways of naming and tolerating emotions without becoming overwhelmed. These methods can be helpful for grief, trauma responses, and repeated cycles of self-criticism.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in over the first sessions and adjusts the focus as progress is tracked.
Confirm the practice's current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you prefer, discuss practical arrangements during the matching process to find a format that fits your daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and attention difficulties including focus and concentration problems.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses attachment-informed and emotionally-focused ideas to notice how past relationships shape current self-judgment and then works on responses that reduce harsh self-blame.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has supported people with grief, trauma, and concentration concerns.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds a Texas LCSW credential and practices in Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.