- Strengths-based support
- Addiction and mood help
- Long-term experience
About Catherine
Catherine DeShetler is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 28 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction. Catherine emphasizes client strengths and works alongside people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
She starts by listening and helping people tell their story in a way that feels useful. Sessions focus on clear goals and small changes that add up. Catherine helps with concentration and memory concerns and addresses challenges that affect day-to-day functioning.
Her work includes attention to life transitions and longer-term worries. That includes issues like workplace strain, money and financial stress, midlife questions, and finding purpose. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and aging or geriatric concerns.
Catherine has experience with addictions, including drug and alcohol issues, and with anger management strategies. She also helps people coping with natural or human-caused disaster recover a sense of routine and stability after disruption. Seasonal Affective Disorder, mood disorders, guilt and shame, and building self-love are part of her practice.
Her approach respects each person as the expert on their life while offering guidance and practical tools. She encourages small, doable steps and ongoing collaboration. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes behavioral strategies - setting small goals, building routines, and practicing coping skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps people manage daily stress and mood swings. Another approach focuses on emotion regulation and mindfulness exercises that teach ways to notice feelings, slow reactive responses, and handle anger or cravings more effectively.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. People are invited to share preferences so sessions match their pace and priorities.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone use techniques learned in session right away in their daily routine. Licensed professionals and therapists adapt evidence-based tools to work well across different settings and schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and ADHD-related concentration issues. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, blended family problems, work-related strain, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, centered on listening and building on a person’s strengths. Sessions aim for clear goals and small, manageable steps toward change.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages. That background informs an approach focused on real-world strategies.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW-C license in Maryland and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported and what about international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or online formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.