Catherine Barbour , LCSW

Catherine Barbour is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. An LCSW is a clinical social work credential that authorizes a provider to assess and treat mental health concerns. She earned a BA from Emory University in 1999 and a Master of Social Work from the University of Central Florida in 2008.

Her clinical background includes work in an outdoor therapeutic program counseling teens, in-home counseling with children and families, and medical social work within a hospital system. She has supported adolescents, parents, older adults, and whole families through challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use concerns, ADHD, anger regulation, experiences of abuse and neglect, family communication problems, grief and loss, and the mental health impact of chronic medical conditions.

Catherine draws from an eclectic, strengths-based framework and incorporates solution-focused strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, and trauma-informed brief therapy to tailor care to each person. She treats every client as an individual and works collaboratively to address immediate challenges while also helping clients move toward the life they hope to build. Her practice emphasizes practical skills, clear goals, and compassionate support during periods of transition and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Catherine Barbour

Catherine Barbour integrates client-centered work that places the person's own values and goals at the heart of the process - this approach helps people feel heard and supports growth by building on individual strengths and priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is often effective for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. In addition, trauma-focused therapy techniques are applied when past traumatic experiences affect daily functioning, offering targeted tools to process trauma and reduce its impact on current life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Catherine collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so therapy remains responsive and goal-oriented.

Online therapy with Catherine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access support from home or during busy schedules. These options provide flexibility for those with caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or geographic constraints, and allow for consistent continuity of care while working toward meaningful change.