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Catherine Stewart

Compassionate practical therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW Texas

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Catherine

Catherine Stewart is a Texas-licensed LCSW with six years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief. She often supports clients who are also managing attention and concentration challenges, and she brings attention to practical coping skills alongside emotional processing.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be explored honestly. She incorporates evidence-informed tools to address both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns, guiding clients toward clearer thinking, improved communication, and more effective coping strategies.

Catherine also brings experience with adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and related areas that intersect with emotional wellbeing. She aims to support each person in taking the courageous step to pursue a more satisfying and balanced life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is focused on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it often uses practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on understanding relationship patterns and emotional bonds, helping people address how early and current attachments affect their reactions and communication.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with clients to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and then recommend or combine methods that fit each person’s needs. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time so the work feels relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make attending therapy more flexible for busy schedules and varied life situations. These formats allow for consistent contact, practical skill practice between sessions, and timely support while preserving the same therapeutic focus as in-person work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and ADHD-related difficulties. She also has experience with many related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and attachment concerns.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The practice draws on approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are used to match strategies to the client’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has six years of professional work experience providing behavioral health support in a variety of settings.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The therapist holds an LCSW license and practices in Texas; license details include TX LCSW 112311.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered for therapy?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit differing schedules and preferences.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English