At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Missouri / 2011014259
- NPI
- 1144236076
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Goal oriented
- Values based
About Catherine
Catherine Heil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and addiction concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, low self-esteem, anger, intimacy questions, eating issues, ADHD, and major life changes. Catherine writes plainly and listens with care to understand each person’s priorities.
With 12 years in clinical practice and many more years in social work overall, Catherine has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She uses practical, hands-on methods to help people manage symptoms and reach concrete goals. Sessions focus on identifying thought and behavior patterns and building coping skills that fit daily life.
Her work draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and increase psychological flexibility, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. She also uses Solution-Focused techniques to create short-term steps toward improvement.
Catherine earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She obtained her clinical license, LCSW, in 2011 and has practiced in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and correctional settings.
She aims for sessions that are warm, goal-oriented, and centered on the person in front of her. If you want practical tools and steady guidance while you navigate a hard season, Catherine offers steady support and clear steps forward.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build momentum at a pace that fits them. It uses reflective conversation to resolve mixed feelings and support commitment to practical steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed actions toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change those patterns for better day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which methods match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That can mean trying one approach for a while, mixing techniques, or shifting direction as progress and challenges appear.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people continue care through life changes and access licensed professionals from their local area while working toward practical steps and clearer goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Catherine commonly address?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Sessions are warm and client-centered with a focus on practical steps. The work aims to build coping skills and clear goals rather than only talking about feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Catherine has 12 years of clinical practice as a therapist and additional years of experience working in social work roles across settings.
What credentials and location are listed for Catherine?
She holds the LCSW credential as a Missouri Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices from Missouri.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling and convenience.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Catherine?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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