Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
How Catherine works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Catherine
Catherine DeShetler is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 28 years of experience. She focuses on practical problem solving and steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by mood and behavior struggles. She speaks English and uses a direct, respectful approach to help people move toward clearer goals.
Her work centers on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and attention and memory challenges. She also addresses related life stresses like caregiver strain, workplace problems, blended family concerns, financial worries, and questions about life purpose.
Background and approach
Catherine emphasizes strengths the client already has and builds on them in sessions. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused. Catherine helps clients identify patterns that keep problems going and develops step-by-step changes that fit daily life.
She encourages small experiments and practical tools that people can try between meetings. Over nearly three decades she has supported people through mood shifts, seasonal affective patterns, grief, and recovery from substance difficulties. Her style is collaborative - she listens first, then helps design a plan that matches the person’s goals and rhythm.
People who choose her often want clear direction and reliable follow-through. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Catherine works within Maryland and conducts sessions in English.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotions and behavior. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, then practicing different responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach helps people notice triggers, test new behaviors, and track small improvements over time.Another helpful technique emphasizes skills training for managing strong emotions like anger and cravings tied to addiction. Sessions often include learning breathing and grounding exercises, role-playing conversations, and planning how to handle high-risk situations. These skills are practical and meant for everyday use.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, suggest methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as you learn what works. Clients have a say in which techniques to try and when to change course.
Because this profile does not specify session formats, confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work after a move or during life transitions, while the therapist and client focus on practical steps that fit daily life.
Questions people ask about Catherine
What issues does she help with?
Catherine helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and attention or memory concerns. She also supports people facing caregiver strain, workplace problems, blended family issues, and other life stresses.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, identifies patterns, and works with clients on step-by-step changes they can try between sessions.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, behavior, and life adjustment concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.