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Catherine Stewart

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Catherine Stewart, LCSW

Texas

LCSW - Stress and Anxiety focus

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  • CBT interventions
  • Attachment work
  • Grief support

About Catherine

Catherine Stewart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with six years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and attention and focus difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from a clinical perspective that emphasizes practical, problem-focused change.

Catherine uses clear, structured approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address strong feelings that affect connection and emotional regulation.

Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. She helps clients set specific, manageable steps and checks progress along the way. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and what small changes could help in daily life.

She has experience supporting people who face grief, chronic illness, caregiving strain, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, communication and commitment problems, and neurodiversity topics such as autism and Asperger syndrome. Catherine also addresses overlapping challenges like co-morbidity, codependency, and control issues.

When people begin work with her they complete a brief intake and identify one or two priorities for early sessions. The emphasis is on practical strategies for coping, improving concentration, and reducing moments of high anxiety so clients can get back to daily tasks and responsibilities.

How Catherine applies practical approaches online

Online work with Catherine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, then testing small changes in thinking or behavior to reduce worry and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationship patterns affect reactions and security, aiming to change how people relate to others when stress or grief is present.

The therapist treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. Sessions begin by clarifying your main concerns and goals, then trying methods that fit those aims. Catherine will check in regularly and adjust strategies based on what helps you most, combining CBT tools and attachment ideas when that makes sense.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, health care, or caregiving duties. They also let people use shorter check-ins when needed, avoid travel time, and keep continuity of care when life is busy. The focus is on practical ways to fit therapy into everyday routines and on methods that help with concentration, anxiety reduction, and managing strong emotions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she address most often?

Catherine commonly helps with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and focus or attention difficulties.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

She uses practical, structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-informed work, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin work?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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