- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
About Catherine
Catherine Heil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, and relationship challenges. Catherine also helps with grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She has a background in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and has worked in correctional institutions. Her training includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and she holds a Missouri LCSW credential. Catherine draws on practical, hands-on methods in sessions rather than long theoretical lectures.
Her style emphasizes clear goals and a client-centered approach. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and on small steps that change how people respond to stress and anger. She uses strategies that help people spot patterns, test new behaviors, and measure whether those changes ease daily struggles.
When anger or resentment is part of the problem, Catherine helps people notice triggers and practice alternative responses. She also addresses related issues like shame, control problems, codependency, infidelity, and sexual trauma when they come up. The work often includes direct skills practice and short-term problem solving to improve day-to-day functioning.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial session. Catherine emphasizes collaborative work and practical techniques that fit into a person’s life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and committing to actions that reflect values. It can help when anger keeps someone from living the way they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns that lead to intense reactions and teaches practical skills to change those patterns over time. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine treats the selection of methods as a collaborative process. She will discuss what feels most useful, try an approach, and adjust based on goals and what works in practice.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice skills in their regular settings and bring real-life examples into sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to work well over video or phone, focusing on practical steps and measurable progress.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps with anger linked to stress, relationship conflict, trauma, resentment, and coping with intense emotions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses goal-oriented, client-centered work with practical strategies and short-term problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience providing therapeutic services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Missouri LCSW and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.