- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem work
- Sleep and coping
About Catherine
Catherine Howard is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) with 15 years of clinical experience. She practices in Nebraska and Iowa and helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
Catherine often supports women facing workplace pressures and midlife transitions. She also works with people dealing with social anxiety and phobia, body image concerns, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation. Her work includes practical conversations and step-by-step strategies to manage day-to-day challenges.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and simple tools clients can use between meetings. Conversations cover coping skills, managing worry, improving sleep routines, and building self-compassion. She helps people sort through commitment questions, forgiveness, and finding a sense of purpose.
Catherine describes her way of working as collaborative. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps set realistic, measurable steps. That can mean short behavioral changes, pacing activities to reduce overwhelm, or practicing social situations in small, manageable ways.
She expects therapy to be practical and grounded. Clients leave with concrete strategies they can try and then review together. This approach supports gradual progress on issues like workplace stress, social anxiety, and self-esteem.
Approaches for managing anxiety and life changes online
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques to help with anxiety and sleep problems. One common approach teaches practical behavior changes and routines to reduce worry and improve rest; this focuses on small, repeatable actions that change daily habits. Another approach uses gradual exposure to feared social situations in controlled steps, helping people practice and build tolerance rather than avoiding interactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and what feels most doable. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as progress is observed and feedback is given.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know how meetings will take place. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings during a lunch break or between errands. Some formats need less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins, which can help when a full-length session is hard to schedule. Ask about the current options and how they can match your needs and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Additional focuses include social anxiety and phobia, body image, caregiver stress, workplace issues, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location should I know?
She holds LISW and LIMHP credentials and practices in Nebraska and Iowa.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.