Catherine Eccles

LICSW

Massachusetts

Skilled therapist helping people make change

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At a glance

Credentials

LICSW

License

LICSW, Massachusetts / 119932

NPI

1811475098

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Massachusetts

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational focus
   • Practical tools
   • Strengths based

   About Catherine

   Catherine Eccles is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts who centers her practice on motivational, person-focused work. She blends Motivational Interviewing with practical skill-building to help people make real changes in daily life. Her approach aims to be straightforward, warm, and a little bit down-to-earth.

   Catherine has fourteen years of experience providing direct clinical care across varied settings. She has worked in residential programs and group homes, and has supported clients in community outreach roles. That range informs her understanding of different life situations and the practical steps that can help.

   In sessions she helps people name what’s getting in the way, notice how it shows up in everyday routines, and try concrete strategies to feel better. She uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to teach coping skills and to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused techniques help set short-term, achievable goals when that feels most useful.

   People who prefer a conversational tone will find space to talk things through, while those who want tools will receive clear exercises to practice between sessions. Catherine emphasizes strengths and small, doable steps rather than overwhelming plans.

   Her work is intended to help with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes, along with caregiver strain, communication and control issues, social anxiety, and women’s issues. She supports clients in English and does not take international clients at this time.

2. How her approaches fit into online therapy

   Catherine often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and find their own motivation. This approach is helpful for goals like reducing substance use, improving routines, or managing difficult habits.
   
   She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the person's own pace. That approach can help when someone needs a space to talk through confusing feelings without pressure to perform. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used for practical skill-building, such as identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or lift mood.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust as progress is made or priorities change.
   
   Confirm current session options before booking, since specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can more easily fit appointments into a busy day, have shorter check-ins when needed, or choose not to be on camera. The focus of online work remains the same: listening, practical tools, and setting clear next steps to try between meetings.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Massachusetts

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does she help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and conversational, often using Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. She also offers practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness exercises.

   What is her professional background?

   She holds a Master of Arts and has fourteen years of direct clinical experience in settings like residential programs, group homes, and community outreach.

   What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

   She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MA LICSW, practicing in Massachusetts.

   Which language can therapy be provided in?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people from other countries work with her?

   She does not work with international clients at this time.

   How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats. The Start Therapy flow will ask about scheduling once a match is made.

   How does payment and scheduling work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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