Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello. I am Cathy Heaps.
I have worked educating, training, counseling, and supporting people all my life. I graduated from Argosy University – Sarasota with a Master’s degree and have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for ajmost 30 years. I have also been certified by Grief Recovery as a Grief Recovery Specialist.
I have worked with a range of individuals, from people who are struggling with a terminal illness to people who have faced loss or many other barriers in their life. I believe most difficulties in life become apparent when there is a significant loss or major change in lifestyle.
I am passionate about my profession! I employ a variety of approaches including Gestalt Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Relaxation. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we discover positive ways to reconstruct negative thoughts. I teach Mindfulness and Relaxation to help recognize behaviors that are initiated by thoughts or emotions. I assist in identifying and restructuring those barriers and cognitive errors that are preventing you from moving forward.
I am a Rogerian Therapist, and it is my nature to be person-centered, empathic, non-directive, supportive, and compassionate. I have unconditional positive regard for my clients.
I do not have the answers to your problems – YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS! I provide reflective listening and give you the freedom to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental arena. I ask questions, often difficult ones, and regardless of how difficult those questions and answers may be, I will be by your side. Throughout your journey with me I provide a safe, comfortable environment, allowing you to be become confident as you explore the barriers to happiness in your life. I will support you in making your decisions. In this journey, I am at your side every step of the way.
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Cathy Heaps-Stetson is a mental health professional who has spent her career educating, training, counseling, and supporting people. She earned a master’s degree from Argosy University – Sarasota and has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida for nearly 30 years; her license is MH10222. She is also certified as a Grief Recovery Specialist.
Her experience includes working with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, from those coping with a terminal illness to people navigating loss and other significant life barriers. Cathy views many difficulties as emerging or intensifying after a major change or loss in lifestyle.
She combines several therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, drawing on Gestalt techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and relaxation skills. Using cognitive behavioral methods, she helps clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns, and she teaches mindfulness and relaxation to increase awareness of behaviors driven by thoughts and emotions. Cathy assists in recognizing and restructuring cognitive errors and other obstacles that hinder progress.
As a Rogerian therapist, Cathy practices in a person-centered manner that is empathic, non-directive, supportive, and compassionate. She brings unconditional positive regard to her work and emphasizes that clients hold the answers to their own lives. Cathy offers reflective listening and a safe, non-judgmental environment for exploring thoughts and feelings, asking thoughtful and sometimes difficult questions, and supporting clients as they gain confidence and make decisions. She stays alongside clients throughout their journey, providing steadiness and encouragement every step of the way.
For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person care. It can be a practical option for people seeking help with everyday mental health needs.
One major benefit is scheduling flexibility – clients can choose the communication method that fits their life, whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to attend sessions without rearranging work, family, or other commitments.
Therapy offered online is provided by licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists if they prefer a different fit. The format supports the same therapeutic goals as face-to-face work, while offering additional convenience for accessing care.
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