Catherine Heil
Supportive LCSW using practical, evidence-informed tools
LCSW Missouri
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Catherine
Catherine Heil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 12 years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, addictions and a broad range of related concerns such as anger, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses more specific issues including codependency, infidelity, obsessive-compulsive patterns, sexual assault and abuse, and process or sex addictions.
Her therapeutic stance combines warmth and a client-centered focus with goal-oriented, practical techniques. Catherine integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused strategies, and client-centered principles to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, clarify values, and develop actionable coping skills.
She draws on experience across inpatient and outpatient mental health settings as well as correctional institutions, bringing a pragmatic perspective to treatment planning. Catherine earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and holds an LCSW (MO LCSW 2011014259).
She invites individuals ready to address their challenges to begin by selecting available options and scheduling based on her availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful actions, which can help with stress, avoidance, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and supported while they explore goals and choices.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to consider symptoms, goals, and preferences, and may blend elements from different methods to tailor treatment. This helps ensure the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single modality.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules or those with mobility or geographic constraints. These formats allow consistent, ongoing support and make it possible to engage in therapy from home or work while coordinating appointments around daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English