Cathrine Kearns, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Cognitive behavioral work
Mindfulness techniques
Solution-focused goals

About Cathrine

Cathrine Kearns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, and LGBTQ-related matters. She also addresses issues like eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, and career or life changes.

She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work. Her practice uses a collaborative approach where client and therapist set goals together. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear discussion rather than long theory talks.

Cathrine draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and try small, testable changes. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to set short-term goals and build momentum. For people affected by trauma, she incorporates trauma-focused work to address past events in ways that fit the person's pace.

Her style is straightforward and nonjudgmental. She aims to create a calmer atmosphere so people can say what’s on their mind. She recognizes the stigma that sometimes comes with seeking help and treats that concern seriously.

People who want clear steps, a team-oriented relationship, and practical strategies to manage social situations, anxiety, or life transitions may find this approach helpful. She accepts clients from outside the United States and conducts sessions in English.

How her approaches translate to online work

She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small changes in behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and difficulties that come from how someone thinks about social situations.

Mindfulness Therapy is another part of her practice. It involves simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of present-moment experience. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and set manageable steps toward goals.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods make sense based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift over time as goals change.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also lets people use methods like brief skills practice or guided mindfulness exercises from wherever they are, while the therapist and client track progress and adjust goals together.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, LGBTQ matters, and related concerns listed on her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. She focuses on practical steps, short-term goals, and clear conversation.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience as a clinician working with a broad range of concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and holds two master’s degrees in Counseling and Psychology and Social Work.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How does cost work?

Cost varies with 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.