- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Catherine
Catherine Heil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, grief, and questions about life purpose. Her practice also covers concerns such as anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, eating struggles, parenting pressures, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.
She takes a practical, goal-oriented approach and focuses on what a person wants to change. Sessions are client-centered and often emphasize clear steps and strategies. Catherine uses methods that help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build workable skills for daily life.
Her background includes inpatient and outpatient mental health work and experience in correctional settings. She completed a Bachelor of Social Work at Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Social Work at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and holds an LCSW credential in Missouri.
In session she blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address specific problems. That can mean noticing thoughts that drive behavior, setting short-term goals, or clarifying values to guide next steps.
She often helps people manage symptoms while also working on practical behavior change. People commonly focus on coping strategies, reducing compulsive behaviors, improving relationships, and sorting out what matters next. To begin, she asks about current concerns and what the client hopes to change, then co-creates a plan for moving forward.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions that align with what matters to them. It is often used when someone feels stuck or unsure about life direction and wants a way to test changes in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thinking patterns that lead to unwanted feelings and behaviors and then practicing different ways of thinking and acting. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what they want to change, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, solution-focused techniques, or motivational interviewing best fit the person's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Clients often use sessions to practice new coping skills between meetings, set clear goals for change, and review progress with a licensed professional.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, and life purpose questions among other issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and goal-oriented, focusing on practical steps and strategies to address current problems.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience, with work in inpatient and outpatient mental health and correctional settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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