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Catherine Harris

Catherine Harris

LCSW

Illinois

Focused coaching for ADHD and follow-through

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois / 149.017438
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Direct and practical
    • Goal oriented
    • Systems based

    About Catherine

    Catherine Harris is a licensed clinical social worker who helps adults gain confidence and get unstuck. She brings 18 years of experience and a direct, practical style that leans toward coaching. Sessions focus on clear goals, simple systems, and steps you can use right away.

    Her work centers on ADHD and executive functioning, plus related concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. She also addresses workplace issues, compassion fatigue, communication problems, and life changes. Catherine aims to move people from self-doubt toward reliable habits they can keep.

    Catherine blends practical strategies with evidence-based approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build new routines. Motivational Interviewing helps identify what truly matters and fuels change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness inform ways to stay present while pursuing values-based goals.

    In sessions she focuses on observation, experimentation, and momentum rather than long analysis. Expect collaborative problem-solving, workable plans for follow-through, and tools for clearer communication. The tone is straightforward and results-oriented, with attention to each person’s strengths.

    Her background includes private practice, group work, and leadership in mental health programs, along with mentoring and coaching newer clinicians. This mix influences how she designs practical, real-world strategies for clients. If you want a focused, action-minded approach, Catherine emphasizes systems that match how your brain works.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Online sessions can use Motivational Interviewing to help clarify what really matters and build internal motivation for change. This approach focuses on listening, gentle questions, and helping people find their own reasons to move forward, which can be effective in conversations over video or phone.

    She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people identify values and take committed actions toward them. ACT teaches simple exercises to stay present and act on goals, useful for addressing anxiety, low motivation, and life changes during remote sessions.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit for spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT often includes short experiments and homework that fit into busy lives and translate well to online follow-ups and check-ins.

    Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that match goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is seen. Clients and therapist discuss what feels most useful and practical for everyday life.

    Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as they can vary. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people maintain momentum and apply strategies between sessions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

    Also works with

    Trauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCommunication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

    Experience

    18+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Catherine commonly address?

    She helps with ADHD and executive functioning plus stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and workplace issues. Other focuses include trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, body image, and life purpose.

    What is her therapy style like?

    Catherine uses a direct, practical, and goal-oriented approach that often feels like active coaching. Work focuses on observation, experimentation, and building momentum rather than long analysis.

    How long has she been practicing?

    She brings 18 years of experience in clinical work, program leadership, and mentoring other therapists.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She holds an LCSW, licensed in Illinois, and practices from Illinois.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She accepts international clients; confirm any regional specifics during the intake process.

    How are fees and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What steps should I take to begin?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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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