Cathrine Kearns , LCSW

Cathrine Kearns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked with individuals and families confronting a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, post-traumatic stress, and matters affecting LGBTQ+ individuals. She holds a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology and a master's degree in Social Work, blending counseling training with advanced social work practice to support clients through life challenges.

Her style of counseling is collaborative - she partners with clients and families as a team to set and pursue goals. Cathrine describes herself as open-minded and honors the distinct background and experience each person brings. She strives to create a worry-free space so people can share concerns without fear of being judged.

Cathrine acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and understands the stigma that can accompany that step. She approaches her work with seriousness and a steady commitment to the therapeutic process, and she looks forward to supporting those ready to work toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Cathrine frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression. CBT is practical and goal-oriented and can be useful for managing symptoms and building new coping strategies.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills. Mindfulness techniques support emotional regulation and can help with anxiety, grief, and ongoing life stressors by fostering calmer responses to difficult thoughts and sensations.

When trauma is a central concern, Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structured ways to process painful experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. This approach is tailored to help clients work through traumatic memories at a pace that feels manageable.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work - Cathrine collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine these tools to create a personalized plan and she supports clients in making that choice together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from different locations.