Catherine Harris

Catherine Harris is an LCSW who helps people feeling stuck by focusing on practical change. She works with adults who want clearer routines, better follow-through, and more confidence. Her style is direct and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on systems that fit each person’s life.

She draws on 18 years in the mental health field, including work in private practice and large mental health programs. That background includes mentoring newer clinicians and leading teams, which informs the methods she brings to sessions. Clients can expect work that is shaped by real-world experience rather than abstract theory.

Catherine often uses trauma-focused approaches alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions mix observation, short experiments, and practical tools to change habits and reduce daily friction. The aim is to make progress easier and more sustainable rather than relying on willpower alone.

She has particular experience supporting people with ADHD and executive functioning challenges, helping them build routines and communication strategies that improve follow-through. She also addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue in clear, step-by-step ways.

Catherine emphasizes collaboration. Early sessions focus on small, achievable goals and on crafting systems that match how each person thinks and lives. Over time those systems are adjusted based on what works, so improvements can stick.

Based in Illinois, she practices in English and accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match their needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy here focuses on creating safety in sessions and working carefully through painful memories in manageable steps, often using grounding and pacing to reduce overwhelm. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, listening stance so the client’s priorities guide the work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then try methods that seem likely to fit. Sessions may combine approaches and are adjusted over time based on what helps the client make steady progress.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice new skills in the settings where they live and work, and make it simpler to keep momentum between sessions.