Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Catherine works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Catherine
Catherine Schurman is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for people feeling overwhelmed. She brings eight years of experience to sessions and aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and understandable. She works with stress and anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and anger.
She also helps people facing relationship strain, grief, career questions, addiction challenges, and sleep or eating struggles. Her approach is respectful and grounded in real-life needs.
Background and approach
In sessions she adapts the conversation to each person. That means building a plan that fits daily routines, strengths, and goals. She keeps language plain and avoids jargon so people can use tools right away.
Catherine values sensitivity and compassion in how she listens. She focuses on helping people find manageable ways to respond to strong feelings and difficult situations. Practical strategies and steady support are central to her work.
She offers help to English-speaking clients in Louisiana and accepts international clients as well. The process begins with a short questionnaire to match needs, then scheduling that fits the client’s availability. Catherine encourages anyone feeling stuck to consider starting that first step.
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Catherine's practice.
Therapeutic techniques and flexible online care
Many clients benefit from evidence-based approaches that focus on skills and problem solving. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. These methods are useful for worry, anger, and low mood because they teach clear steps to change day-to-day reactions.Behavioral strategies target routines and activities that affect mood and energy. Simple changes to sleep, activity, and coping plans can ease depression, improve sleep, and reduce urges tied to addictions or impulsive behavior. These techniques break down goals into small, doable actions the client can practice between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and life demands. Plans are revisited and adjusted as progress is made or needs change.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for longer therapy conversations, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging works well for quick check-ins or ongoing coaching. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy home schedules.
Questions people ask about Catherine
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, anger, grief, relationship strain, addictions, sleep and eating issues, self-esteem and career questions.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and evidence-based, with plain language and tools people can try between meetings. She tailors discussion and planning to each person’s situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and is licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs.
How does the pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.