- Anxiety and depression
- Life purpose work
- Solution-focused methods
About Catherine
Catherine Barbour is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with four years of practice. She works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting stress, and life changes. Catherine also addresses concerns such as anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose.
Catherine trained with a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Central Florida. Her work experience spans outdoor therapeutic programs for teens, in-home counseling with children and families, and medical social work in a hospital setting. That range gave her exposure to both short-term crisis work and longer-term coping needs.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods and solution-focused techniques. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior. Trauma-focused practices are part of how she supports people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events.
Catherine emphasizes strengths and practical steps. Sessions typically focus on concrete goals such as reducing panic attacks, managing mood swings, improving family communication, or coping with chronic illness. She works with people to set short-term goals and track progress from one session to the next.
People who are uncertain what comes next after a job change, health crisis, or relationship shift may find her approach useful for sorting priorities and testing small changes. She offers sessions in English and works from a Florida LCSW credential. To begin, the typical next step is to use the platform match process and schedule an initial meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify values and priorities when they feel stuck or unsure what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and moving past blocks that keep someone from trying new things.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, and then decide together which methods to try first. That collaboration can include short problem-focused plans or deeper trauma-informed steps depending on needs.
Session format details were not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online session options before booking. Generally, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people avoid being on camera or use a phone call when that better suits their day. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they work on life purpose, mood, or coping skills.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with anxiety, depression, emptiness, life purpose questions, coping with life changes, and career or role transitions.
How does she approach someone who feels directionless?
Her work blends client-centered listening with solution-focused and cognitive behavioral tools to set practical short-term goals and test small changes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has four years of experience and has worked in outdoor teen programs, in-home family counseling, and as a medical social worker in a hospital system.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
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 with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.