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- Stress and anxiety
- Bipolar and depression
- Grief and trauma
About Catherine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with eight years of experience, Catherine Schurman helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, intimacy issues, and LGBT-related concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Catherine works from practical, evidence-based approaches. She adapts conversation and interventions to what each person brings into sessions. The focus is on clear goals, manageable steps, and checking progress along the way. She frames therapy as a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
In early work she often spends time understanding current stressors and routines. That helps guide short-term changes that reduce distress and restore daily functioning. For longer-term concerns like mood disorders or trauma, she blends symptom-focused tools with conversations about relationships and life direction.
Clients can expect direct, plain-spoken discussion about what’s happening and why certain techniques are being suggested. Catherine balances practical coping strategies with exploration of underlying patterns when needed. She encourages setting realistic targets and tracking small wins between sessions.
Starting therapy with her involves a brief matching process and scheduling a first session. The emphasis in initial meetings is on identifying immediate priorities and a simple plan to move forward.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques focus on concrete skills and observable changes. One common approach is behavioral activation, which helps people reconnect with meaningful activities to reduce depression and improve daily routine. Another is problem-focused coping skills training, which breaks larger stresses into small, actionable steps to reduce anxiety and manage day-to-day pressures.Deciding which techniques to use is a shared process. The therapist will review current concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest approaches to try. Progress is revisited regularly so strategies can be adjusted or combined as work continues.
Please confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, sessions that avoid travel time, or options that reduce the need for high bandwidth if connections are limited. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while balancing other commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and depression, along with grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, intimacy-related issues, and LGBT concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and conversational work. Sessions focus on clear goals, stepwise strategies, and regular progress checks.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience as a clinician in Louisiana.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.