Carrie Catterson-Fitzmaurice , LSCSW, LCSW

Carrie Catterson-Fitzmaurice is a Kansas-based clinical social worker with 14 years of professional experience supporting people across the lifespan. She has developed deep experience working with children and families in home settings to address challenges such as substance abuse, parenting concerns, stress management, organizational difficulties, ADHD, and relationship conflicts.

She also brings experience supporting older adults with adjustment to life changes, loss of independence, depression, and anxiety. Her work spans individual and family needs and often focuses on practical, goal-oriented steps that clients can apply between sessions. Carrie uses a blended clinical approach that emphasizes solution-focused techniques alongside cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify patterns, set achievable goals, and build skills for daily life.

Known for creating a relaxed atmosphere, she encourages honesty and, when appropriate, the use of humor as part of the therapeutic process. Carrie aims to treat all people with respect and curiosity toward diverse lifestyles and beliefs, and she invites clients to cultivate self-awareness and measurable progress. She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials - LSCSW denotes Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Applying Therapeutic Approaches in Online Sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and habits so they can change patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and other concerns. It is practical, skills-focused, and often includes exercises to practice between sessions. Motivational Interviewing emphasizes a collaborative conversation that supports a person's own motivation to change - it is especially helpful for addictions, behavior change, and ambivalence about goals. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward specific goals rather than extensively analyzing the past; it can be useful for people seeking fast, action-oriented progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carrie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate what feels most helpful and adjust strategies over time to support steady progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into work, family, and travel schedules. For many people, remote sessions increase access to regular support, make it simpler to follow up between meetings, and allow therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies that translate into everyday life.