Catherine Chapman , LCSW

Catherine Chapman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oklahoma who brings focused, trauma-informed care to individuals facing a range of life challenges. As an LCSW she holds a professional clinical social work credential that indicates advanced training in assessment, therapy, and community resources. She completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma and maintains specialized training in EMDR therapy, which she has integrated into practice since 2021.

Catherine draws on experience in hospital and medical settings to support patients and families navigating illness, loss, and the complex emotions that accompany health crises. That background informs a compassionate approach to concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, caregiver stress, addictions, and issues affecting first responders, veterans, and hospice families. She also works with concerns around parenting, career transitions, self-esteem, and eating issues.

Her clinical methods combine a strength-based perspective and a person-in-environment lens with practical interventions like EMDR and solution-focused therapy. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, centering the client as the expert in their own life while offering tools, validation, and an attentive, nonjudgmental presence. Catherine aims to help people gain clearer understanding, build coping skills, and navigate difficult changes with greater confidence.

Clinical Approaches and Online Care with Catherine Chapman

In online sessions Catherine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR alongside mindfulness-based practices to address distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, offering practical skills for everyday challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured approach for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used for trauma, post-traumatic stress, and related symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation in the face of grief, caregiver stress, or ongoing life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Her aim is to combine evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility for those with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can deliver consistent support, practical skills, and continuity of care while making it easier to access therapy from everyday settings.