- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative goal setting
- Trauma-informed care
About Cathrine
Cathrine Kearns is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, sleep problems, anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns. She focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life and works with clients who are navigating trauma, depression, LGBTQ issues, parenting strain, or career stress.
Cathrine approaches therapy as a team effort. She listens to what matters most and helps set clear, manageable goals. Sessions are down-to-earth and aimed at reducing worry and building coping skills that people can use between visits.
Her background includes a Master of Counseling and Psychology and a Master of Social Work. Over 20 years she has supported people through loss, trauma, complicated family situations, and long-term health challenges. That experience informs how she plans sessions and priorities for each person.
Therapeutic work often uses clear, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational conversation, solution-focused planning, and trauma-informed strategies. Cathrine adapts these approaches to what the client needs and prefers rather than following a single script.
She emphasizes respect and acceptance so clients can share sensitive concerns without judgment. People who want straightforward guidance and steady support often find her style helpful. For anyone dealing with sleep or rest difficulties alongside other life stressors, Cathrine aims to make progress in ways that feel realistic and sustainable.
Approaches that translate well to online work
CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing are common parts of her practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve rest. Motivational Interviewing uses gentle, goal-centered conversations to help people find their own reasons to change and stay committed.Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or has not helped before. Then she will suggest methods to try and adjust them based on what feels useful to the client, making decisions collaboratively.
If you are interested in online work, confirm the session formats before booking since they are not specified in the biography. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to try short focused check-ins or regular weekly sessions. Others use online sessions to practice skills in the context of their day-to-day routines. The therapist will discuss practical options so sessions can fit into life without adding more stress.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cathrine commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep and rest difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and related concerns.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She and the client set clear goals and use step-by-step tools to reduce worry and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
Cathrine has 20 years of experience working in counseling and social work settings, including work with trauma, grief, and long-term health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices as a licensed clinical social worker in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.