- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMHP
- Licensed in
- Nebraska
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Catherine
Catherine Mccawley is a licensed mental health practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those coping with life changes, anger, and relationship struggles. Her style is straightforward and centered on the person in front of her.
Clients can expect a calm, client-centered approach that focuses on practical steps. Catherine encourages small changes that add up over time. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns and replace them with workable alternatives.
Background and approach
She uses a mix of evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and emotion-focused ideas. Those tools are used to reduce distress, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional awareness. Catherine tailors her methods to what each person needs in the moment.
With 20 years of experience, she draws on a wide range of real-world practice. That experience informs how she helps people set realistic goals and practice new skills between sessions. Her work often includes addressing caregiver stress, codependency, control issues, and mood concerns.
Catherine explains concepts simply and helps clients try out changes in everyday life. She works with people dealing with panic, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood shifts, and social anxiety. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who prefer talking things through will find session options that fit different schedules and routines. Catherine provides support that emphasizes understanding, practical tools, and steady follow-through to help people move forward.
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Catherine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Catherine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people clarify values and take small steps toward what matters, which can be useful for parenting stress and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and panic.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then choose methods together. That collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques that fit daily life.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let people use visual cues and have deeper conversations when schedules allow. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick support, follow-up between sessions, or for people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting routines and changing schedules.
Questions people ask about Catherine
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship issues, and anger. Additional areas include caregiver stress, codependency, mood disorders, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and straightforward. She focuses on practical steps, helping people try new ways of thinking and behaving between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LMHP credential and practices in Nebraska.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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