- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Catherine
Catherine Kluge is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, anger, relationship and parenting difficulties. Sessions address practical problems and everyday struggles rather than academic labels.
Catherine emphasizes a client-centered way of working. She listens to each person's story and treats people with dignity and respect. She aims to build on strengths that already exist and to support steady, realistic steps toward better functioning.
She draws on cognitive-behavioral strategies to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that fuel frustration and distress. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels difficult or confusing, helping people clarify what matters most and find their own reasons to shift course.
Narrative techniques are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships. Mindfulness tools are offered to help calm intense feelings and increase awareness in the moment. Catherine combines these approaches depending on what the person needs and wants to try.
Her background includes work in a private hospital, community mental health, and a substance use treatment center. That range of settings informs a practical, problem-solving style that respects how life circumstances shape choices. She invites people to take the next step by identifying clear goals and working at a manageable pace.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and honoring the client's perspective. It helps people feel heard and helps the therapist follow the client's priorities while exploring what change could look like. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anger and anxiety active, offering exercises and small practice tasks to change daily patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of feelings in the moment.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods feel doable. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust them as progress and life demands change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work or family commitments around appointments, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits help people use therapy more consistently while working on issues like anger, stress, and motivation.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, anger, relationship and parenting issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening, respect, and steps people can use to change how they think and act.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, with work in hospital, community mental health, and substance use treatment settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Use the platform matching steps to see available formats.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.