Catherine Schurman , LCSW

Catherine Schurman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with eight years of professional experience. She has developed focused experience supporting people coping with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, bipolar disorder, and depression, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and circumstances.

Catherine approaches each engagement with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, meeting clients where they are and adjusting therapeutic strategies to fit individual goals. She emphasizes practical, client-centered care that helps people navigate life’s transitions and emotional challenges while building coping skills and resilience.

Recognizing that starting therapy can require courage, Catherine aims to create a welcoming and nonjudgmental space for that first step and for the work that follows. Her practice centers on collaboration, listening, and clear planning so that clients know what to expect and how their progress will be supported over time.

Evidence-based approaches and online care with Catherine Schurman

Catherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching practical coping skills and stress management. These approaches help people reduce anxiety, regulate mood, and build routines that support daily functioning and emotional balance.

She also employs talk-based strategies that explore relationship patterns, communication, and underlying factors contributing to depression and mood instability. These methods help clients gain insight into recurring challenges and develop new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Catherine works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques as progress is made so treatment remains aligned with the client’s needs.

Online therapy with Catherine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the communication style that best supports each stage of therapeutic work.