- Stress management
- Anger concerns
- Addiction support
About Catherine
Catherine DeShetler is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 28 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and attention concerns. She speaks English and offers help to people in Maryland - international clients are not accepted.
Catherine focuses on practical ways to manage difficult feelings and day-to-day problems. She treats problems like ongoing frustration at work, anger that affects close relationships, trouble concentrating, and struggles with mood. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, blended family tensions, and the strain that comes with aging or seasonal changes.
Sessions are grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Catherine treats addictions and substance concerns and helps people with recovery-related stress. She works with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and financial worries when those issues show up in therapy. Her approach centers on helping people notice strengths they already have and use them to move forward.
Catherine describes clients as the experts on their own lives. She helps them identify small changes that make daily life easier. The work is practical and focused on clear goals, not abstract theory.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service uses a cancelable subscription to cover sessions, with cost varying by location. Confirm current session formats before booking.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are the foundation of her work online. One common approach focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anger high, then testing small changes to see what helps. This method is useful for anxiety, low mood, and workplace frustration. Another approach emphasizes practical coping skills for cravings and addictive behaviors. It concentrates on triggers, short-term strategies to reduce urges, and steps to rebuild routines. That approach often helps people manage relapse risk and daily stress linked to substance use. Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try techniques that fit their needs and preferences. If an approach doesn’t fit, adjustments are made together until something works better for day-to-day life. Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a busy schedule, cut down travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow a person to choose sessions that match their energy level and technology comfort without assuming one single format is offered.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and attention and memory issues, plus related problems like caregiver stress and workplace difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can take to manage feelings and daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-C in Maryland and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.