Works with
How Mary-Catherine works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oregon, Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mary-Catherine
Mary-Catherine Nimphius is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Oregon with ten years of experience. She focuses on one-on-one work with people who are facing emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and relationship struggles. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more in control.
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, and anger. She also supports those wrestling with eating and body-image concerns, identity questions, career shifts, and caregiver strain.
Background and approach
Her approach is practical and problem-focused while still honoring each person's story. In session she uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy for emotion regulation and relational work.
Mindfulness practices are woven in to build attention and calm. Mary-Catherine emphasizes collaboration. She works with clients to set realistic goals and to practice strategies between sessions.
That might mean new ways to talk about feelings, short behavioral experiments, or simple mindfulness exercises. Clients can expect clear feedback and steady support. The aim is to reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and build coping skills that fit daily life.
Her practical focus is on small changes that add up to more emotional stability and better relationships.
What Mary-Catherine works with
Everything Mary-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 Mary-Catherine's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mary-Catherine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
How therapy approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions even when emotions are difficult. It can help people who feel stuck by offering concrete steps to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help when intense feelings or impulsivity get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. This collaborative process makes it easier to adapt techniques over time so they fit a person's life and challenges.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options let people keep up with therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments while practicing skills in real situations.
Questions people ask about Mary-Catherine
What kinds of concerns does Mary-Catherine help with?
She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, and self-esteem issues, along with eating and body image concerns, identity questions, and career or parenting strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining direct feedback with exercises you can try between sessions to build skills and reduce overwhelm.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary-Catherine has worked in counseling for ten years, supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Oregon.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible options for different needs.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.