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Catherine Heil, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Catherine
Catherine Heil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and substance or process addictions. She also supports those dealing with grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and intimacy-related issues.
Her work is practical and goal-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to identify values and build workable habits.
Catherine’s background includes inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and work in correctional institutions. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 2009 and obtained her clinical license as an LCSW in 2011.
Sessions involve straightforward, skills-based work. People can expect to talk through current problems, learn concrete coping skills, and practice changes between meetings. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used when people want to clarify goals and take small, practical steps.
She aims to help people build better routines around thinking and behavior so daily life feels more manageable. Prospective clients should confirm the current session options before scheduling a first appointment.
How Catherine Uses Structured Therapies Online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a skills-based approach that looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot automatic negative thoughts and practice alternative responses to reduce anxiety, depression, or compulsive behavior.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) asks people to clarify what matters most and to take small actions in that direction. ACT can help with issues like chronic stress, grief, and problems with motivation by focusing on values and flexible behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That may mean starting with CBT exercises and adding ACT or Motivational Interviewing when goal-setting or change readiness is the focus.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. Different approaches adapt well to remote meetings through structured exercises, goal tracking, and between-session practice.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to try different responses. The focus is on practical exercises that change thoughts and behaviors between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings and has also worked in correctional institutions. Her work spans a broad range of mental health care environments.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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