Therapist profile
Cathrine Kearns, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW8454
- NPI
- 1801425137
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-focused work
About Cathrine
Cathrine Kearns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on problems like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. Her background includes two master’s degrees, one in Counseling and Psychology and one in Social Work.
Cathrine uses a collaborative style. She and the person she’s working with set goals together and take steps toward them. Sessions are straightforward and practical. She aims to create a space where clients can speak about hard things without fear of judgment.
In practice she draws from approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused work. That mix lets her shift between skills training, short-term problem solving, and deeper trauma processing. She often teaches ways to manage stress, handle upsetting thoughts, and improve communication patterns.
People who struggle with putting others first, people-pleasing, or staying stuck in reactive relationship roles may find this approach helpful. Cathrine also addresses related problems like codependency, attachment concerns, and boundary setting. She combines direct feedback with practical exercises clients can try between sessions.
Her prior work includes supporting those facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, and life changes. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change now, and on step-by-step ways to reach those goals. Cathrine accepts clients who live outside the United States and conducts work in English.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and habits like people-pleasing. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and notice emotions without immediately acting on them. That can help with rumination and emotional overwhelm. Motivational interviewing is a conversational way to clarify what someone wants and strengthen the personal reasons for change. It fits well when motivation feels mixed or when someone is weighing options.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Cathrine works with each person to decide which methods make sense based on their goals, preferences, and what’s been tried before. That means sessions can shift from skills practice to problem solving or trauma processing as needed, and the plan can change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a work break or scheduling without travel time. They also make it simpler for people living outside the therapist's region to access care. The focus remains on practical tools and clear goals that translate into daily life rather than on a specific delivery method.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, codependency, and related problems such as attachment and boundary struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She and the client set goals together and use techniques like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in the field working with a wide range of concerns and client situations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and holds master's degrees in Counseling and Psychology and in Social Work.
Does she provide sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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