Catherine Harris
LCSW blending practical systems with therapy for ADHD
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About
Catherine Harris, LCSW, brings 18 years of clinical and leadership experience to her practice in Illinois. Her work blends clinical social work with coaching-minded strategies to address stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. She also focuses on workplace issues, compassion fatigue, and life transitions, offering practical tools for day-to-day functioning.
Catherine emphasizes building systems that support follow-through, clearer communication, and realistic goal setting. Her background includes mentoring clinicians and leading mental health programs, which informs a structured, evidence-informed approach that remains focused on what can be put into practice now. She helps clients translate insight into routines and habits that fit their lives.
In sessions she combines elements of cognitive behavioral work, acceptance-based methods, and motivational techniques to tailor interventions for attention and executive functioning concerns. Catherine frames therapy as active collaboration that aims to increase self-trust and reduce the friction that keeps people stuck. Her style is straightforward and results-oriented while maintaining space for exploration and narrative work.
Catherine emphasizes building systems that support follow-through, clearer communication, and realistic goal setting. Her background includes mentoring clinicians and leading mental health programs, which informs a structured, evidence-informed approach that remains focused on what can be put into practice now. She helps clients translate insight into routines and habits that fit their lives.
In sessions she combines elements of cognitive behavioral work, acceptance-based methods, and motivational techniques to tailor interventions for attention and executive functioning concerns. Catherine frames therapy as active collaboration that aims to increase self-trust and reduce the friction that keeps people stuck. Her style is straightforward and results-oriented while maintaining space for exploration and narrative work.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 18
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Body image, Communication problems, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149.017438
- NPI Number: 1962756718
- License: LCSW (Illinois)
Remote care focused on actionable strategies
Catherine offers online sessions that emphasize practical change and collaborative problem solving. She commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build committed action that aligns with what matters most. Motivational Interviewing is used alongside these approaches to help clients discover internal motivation and set realistic, sustainable goals.
This combination suits people who want hands-on tools, clearer routines, and stepwise plans for improving follow-through, communication, or mood regulation. Catherine frames sessions like active coaching blended with clinical insight, inviting clients to experiment with small changes and adjust systems over time.
Online work is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different communication preferences. Sessions are structured collaboratively, with attention to setting achievable steps and reviewing progress together.
How long has Catherine practiced?
Catherine has 18 years of experience in the mental health field, including clinical work and program leadership.
What are her professional credentials?
She is a licensed clinical social worker: LCSW. License: IL LCSW 149.017438.
Which languages does she work in?
Catherine conducts therapy in English.
Where is she based?
Her practice is located in Illinois.
What communication options are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started working with her?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect and schedule an initial session.