Catherine Harris, LCSW

Catherine Harris is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and the fallout from trauma. She brings a practical, goal-focused style to sessions so clients can see real change sooner. Her work often centers on building clearer routines and better follow-through in daily life.

With 18 years in the field, Catherine draws on a mix of therapeutic tools to meet specific needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Motivational Interviewing also appears in her work to help people clarify values and stay motivated.

Catherine emphasizes simple, usable strategies rather than lengthy analysis. Sessions tend to include observation, short experiments, and step-by-step systems for productivity and communication. That can look like breaking tasks into manageable parts, testing a new routine for a week, or practicing brief behavioral experiments.

Her background includes private practice, group work, and leadership roles in mental health programs. She has experience mentoring newer clinicians and developing practical training for teams and programs. That leadership background informs the clear, organized way she structures sessions.

People often seek Catherine for help with executive functioning, career challenges, and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, social anxiety, body image concerns, and seasonal mood shifts. Work in therapy focuses on small, consistent changes that add up over time.

How CBT and ACT inform online sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. In practice this means noticing thought patterns, trying small behavior changes, and tracking what works to improve day-to-day functioning.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for coping with stress, moving through painful memories, and building a life that feels meaningful despite internal struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine collaborates with each person to decide whether CBT, ACT, or a client-centered, mindfulness-based option fits best. She adapts methods based on the client’s goals, the issues they bring, and what feels useful in early sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people use visual cues for coaching and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer quick, ongoing support and help maintain momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.