Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello! Welcome to the BetterHelp community! My name is Cathy and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over thirteen years of experience providing therapeutic services in an inpatient and outpatient setting, and over twenty years experience as a Social Worker in the mental health field. I have worked in a wide range of therapeutic settings which include inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, outpatient mental health care, and correctional institutions. I work with people who are affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, and assist individuals who are experiencing relationship challenges. I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Southeast Missouri State University in 1997. I attended the University of Missouri, Columbia and graduated with a Master of Social Work degree in 2009, and subsequently obtained my Clinical License in 2011.
My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, goal oriented and client centered. I use the modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are hands-on and practical approaches to assist with a variety of problems. CBT identifies patterns in thinking that contribute to unwanted feelings and behaviors with the goal to change these thought patterns, which subsequently change negative emotions. These approaches will assist with learning better ways of coping with life’s stressors.
Reaching out for support can be difficult, and I applaud you for taking this step toward a path of emotional well being. I look forward to working with you!
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Catherine Heil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Missouri who focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, eating disorders, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
She brings 12 years of experience providing therapy services and has worked across a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, outpatient mental health care, and correctional institutions. Her background also includes long-standing work as a social worker within the mental health field.
Catherine earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Southeast Missouri State University in 1997 and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Missouri, Columbia in 2009. She obtained her clinical social work license in 2011, qualifying her to provide clinical therapy in Missouri.
Her therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, goal-oriented and client-centered. She employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy, and motivational interviewing — practical, hands-on approaches that help identify unhelpful thinking patterns, build coping skills, and set achievable goals for change.
Reaching out for help can be hard, and Catherine acknowledges that first step. She is available to work collaboratively with individuals seeking to improve emotional well-being and navigate life’s challenges.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adapting to life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is convenience – clients can choose the format that fits their life, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it simpler to attend sessions and maintain continuity of care.
Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and if a client feels another therapist would be a better fit, it is generally possible to switch providers. For many people, online therapy offers a practical and effective way to pursue mental health support without changing the core therapeutic process.
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