Works with
How Catherine works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Catherine
Catherine Eccles is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She draws on a mix of talk and skill-building to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, and life changes. Catherine keeps sessions straightforward and approachable so people can start making small changes quickly.
She uses clear conversation to help people find what lies beneath their reactions. That might include noticing patterns that fuel anger or anxiety, and trying simple tools to interrupt those patterns.
Background and approach
Catherine pairs listening with concrete strategies so clients leave with steps they can try between sessions. Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in social work. Catherine has worked in residential programs, group homes, and community outreach settings with people facing serious mental health challenges.
Those roles gave her experience with crisis work, long-term support, and helping clients connect to services. Catherine has provided online therapy since November 2019. In virtual sessions she keeps the tone humane and often uses straightforward exercises, goal setting, and problem-solving.
She also offers space for people who primarily want to talk and be heard. Clients can expect an emphasis on strengths and practical skills. Catherine aims to help people notice what’s getting in the way, try different approaches, and access resources when needed.
She balances empathy with direct problem solving so sessions feel useful and down-to-earth.
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
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Catherine lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit real life and online care
Catherine commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make concrete changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust so the person leads the pace of work; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Catherine will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief support, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel while keeping a consistent course of care.
Questions people ask about Catherine
What concerns does she address?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, and help coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, social anxiety, and women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends client-centered conversation with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused approaches. Sessions mix listening, skill practice, and goal setting to produce usable steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Catherine has 14 years of clinical experience working in residential programs, group homes, and community outreach. That history includes crisis work and long-term support in a variety of settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and she practices from Massachusetts.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
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 Catherine?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.