Catherine Harris, LCSW

Catherine Harris is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She focuses on stress, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, career issues, coaching, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Catherine works with adults who want practical strategies to manage daily demands and improve follow-through.

Her style is direct and goal-oriented. Sessions often look like active coaching that blends observation, short experiments, and momentum-building. She helps people set realistic goals, rebuild core confidence, and create simple systems that support productivity and clearer communication.

Catherine draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices. She uses these approaches to help clients notice what matters, shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and practice new skills in everyday settings. The work is practical rather than purely reflective.

Her background includes private practice, group therapy, and leadership of mental health programs. She has also coached and mentored newer clinicians and led training efforts. That experience informs a results-focused approach and attention to real-world effectiveness.

Clients who come to her often want better routines, clearer communication, and fewer obstacles to follow-through. Catherine combines strategy, brief experiments, and structured supports to reduce friction and increase consistent progress.

Sessions are conducted in English. She accepts international clients; confirm session options before scheduling to make sure they meet your needs.

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