- Client-centered listening
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness exercises
About Catherine
Catherine Eccles is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Catherine also lists caregiver stress, communication and control issues, family problems, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues among her focus areas.
She trained in social work at New York University and completed undergraduate studies in psychology at Mount Holyoke College. Her background includes work in residential programs, group homes for adults with serious mental illness, and community outreach to people living independently. That range of settings shaped a practical approach to day-to-day problems.
In sessions she helps people identify where recurring problems come from and notice how those problems affect daily life. She offers concrete tools and skills people can start using right away, and also allows space for talking without a skills focus when that feels more helpful. Her stated aim is to remind people of their strengths while helping them access resources to handle life’s challenges.
Catherine has been providing therapy online since November 2019. She combines client-centered listening with methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. That mix supports short-term problem-solving as well as clearer awareness of patterns.
Language of service is English and she practices in Massachusetts. When someone is ready to begin, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Catherine uses evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Client-centered therapy is focused on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and clarifies goals before moving to skill work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches specific ways to notice thoughts and change unhelpful patterns through practical exercises. It is often used for anxiety, phobias, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build clearer awareness of present-moment experience.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their needs and goals. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the mix over time so sessions stay useful and focused on concrete changes.
She has been offering online therapy since November 2019. Confirm the exact session formats before booking to know how appointments are run. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer sessions that use less video or a quick phone check-in; others choose a fuller session to practice skills and exercises. A clinician will work with the client to pick what suits their routine and preferences.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style, offering listening first and then practical tools. Methods she integrates include CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked in residential programs, group homes, and community outreach settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.