Catherine, “Cathy”, (she/her pronouns), is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the human services and mental health field since 2005.

 

Catherine received her Masters in Social Work at Aurora University, in Aurora, IL where she gained her experience with counseling teenagers, individuals, and families at a Family Services and with working with adolescents in a public school. Catherine has worked in the Public School systems (both General Education and Special Education setting) for over 19 years and a hospital setting for 1 year where at both settings her work has included a variety of support services for people experiencing mental health and/or crisis issues. 

 

Catherine has expertise in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or attention issues, as well as helping those that have relationship conflicts, life-changing challenges, and supporting in educating on the diagnosis of ADHD and Autism.

 

Her approach to therapy utilizes the person-centered approach where CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and other Eclectic psychotherapeutic theories that support the individual needs. 

 

Her frameworks are strengths based and solution focused with an emphasis on improving self-knowledge and confidence, self-worth, and a sense of accomplishment for all. She believes in the power of humor, knowledge, and working together towards the individual's goals. 

 

When not working, Catherine can be found spending time with her family, trying new foods, traveling and enjoying a good book. 

 

Education:

Aurora University: Master of Social Work

Illinois State University: Bachelor of Science

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Licenses & Certifications:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Virginia

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Practice Location:

In-person and virtual appointments

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Ages Treated:

Adults: 18+

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Primary Areas of Clinical Interest & Expertise:

• ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, LGBTQIA+ affirming

• Life transitions and Interpersonal relationships

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-centered therapy, and Eclectic therapy

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Insurance:

While Catherine is contracted with the following insurance payers, Heedful Resolutions Behavioral Health recommends contacting your insurance company to determine if your plan has any restrictions or limitations:

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• Aetna

• Anthem

• Anthem HealthKeepers

• BlueCross and BlueShield

• Carelon Behavioral Health

• Cigna and Evernorth

• Medicaid

• Optum

• Oxford

• Sentara Health Plans

• TRICARE

• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH