- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and anger
- Workplace wellbeing
About Catherine
Catherine DeShetler is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience in Maryland. She focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety and to manage addictions, anger, and depression. Catherine listens for each person’s strengths and builds on what already works in their life.
She helps people who struggle with concentration and memory, including attention challenges like ADHD. She also supports those dealing with workplace stress, money worries, and life transitions such as midlife questions or finding life purpose. Seasonal mood changes and caregiver strain are among other issues she addresses.
Catherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to create clear, manageable steps in therapy. She favors straightforward conversation and collaborative problem solving. Sessions typically include skill-building, planning, and follow-through to make daily life easier.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own story. Catherine helps people notice strengths, weigh options, and try new behaviors between sessions. She frames change as a series of small, doable steps rather than a single big fix.
People considering therapy are invited to begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Catherine offers services in English and does not accept international clients.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online therapy
Catherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping and stress-management skills to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. This involves practicing breathing, pacing tasks, and breaking problems into smaller steps to make challenges feel more manageable.Another helpful method targets mood and behavior change by setting achievable goals and tracking small wins. This approach supports people working through depression, low motivation, or addictive patterns by creating simple routines and measurable tasks that build momentum over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine collaborates with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs and goals. She adjusts strategies as progress is made and as challenges evolve, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow for different ways of working together, like focusing on skill practice or planning between meetings, to help apply what is learned to everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Catherine help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and ADHD. Additional areas include workplace issues, caregiver stress, money concerns, and midlife questions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on skill-building, planning, and small steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has 28 years of professional work experience in social work and related practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW-C license in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and scheduling is arranged according to the therapist's availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on availability.