- ADHD and executive function
- Life purpose and midlife concerns
- Practical systems coaching
About Catherine
Catherine Harris is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience. She works with adults who feel stuck after changes at work, in relationships, or with health. Common concerns she addresses include ADHD, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, depression, trauma and coping with life changes.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on observing patterns, testing small experiments, and building systems that make daily tasks easier to manage. She emphasizes real-world strategies for follow-through, communication, and confidence rather than long analysis of the past.
Catherine helps people understand how their minds work and create routines that support consistent progress. For those with ADHD or executive functioning challenges she concentrates on simple systems and environmental adjustments that improve task completion and reduce friction.
She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness approaches. Those methods are used to set realistic goals, rehearse new habits, and practice clearer communication.
Her background includes private practice, group therapy, and leadership in mental health programs, along with mentoring newer therapists. That supervisory experience informs a practical focus on strategies that have worked in clinical and workplace settings.
How Catherine uses evidence-based approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take helpful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Motivational Interviewing focuses on identifying what truly matters to a person and strengthening their own reasons for change, which supports follow-through and goal setting.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Catherine treats approach selection as collaborative - she and the client test strategies, track what helps, and adjust plans together based on goals and daily realities.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexible scheduling around work or family commitments. Discussing preferred methods and practical constraints early on helps shape sessions that fit into everyday life without promising specific outcomes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma and coping with life changes, including life purpose and midlife concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is direct and practical, focusing on small experiments, observation, and building simple systems to improve follow-through and decision-making.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience in the mental health field, including private practice, group therapy, program leadership, and mentoring clinicians.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing from Illinois.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are accepted; confirm any logistical or time zone details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.