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Online therapist

Catherine Flores

Compassionate, practical care for stressful times

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
17 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Catherine

Catherine Flores is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas. She has 17 years of experience and brings a steady, down-to-earth presence to sessions. Catherine earned her Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2001 and has spent years supporting people through difficult life moments.

Her approach is warm and non-judgmental. She listens carefully and helps people talk through what is most pressing. Catherine draws on practical techniques to help manage symptoms and build coping skills.

Background and approach

She has worked with people facing addiction, medical concerns, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder. Her experience includes helping clients recover from setbacks and find ways to grow after hard experiences. Catherine uses a mix of methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and psychodynamic techniques.

She adapts the conversation and plan to the person in front of her rather than following a fixed script. Outside of work she lives in the Houston area with her husband, twin sons, and two Dachshunds. She aims to be practical, compassionate, and straightforward in sessions so people can make progress toward their goals.

Evidence-based techniques for online support

Many of Catherine's core methods focus on clear, teachable skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and helps people try small changes to see new results. Motivational Interviewing helps someone find personal reasons to make changes and reduce resistance to difficult steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Catherine will review goals and preferences with each person and suggest techniques that fit their situation. Together they will adjust the plan as needed to find what works best for day-to-day life.

Online sessions make those options flexible. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from home, phone sessions work when screens are impractical, and live chat or text-based messaging provide shorter, ongoing check-ins between sessions. These formats help fit therapy around work, family, and other obligations while keeping focus on practical steps forward.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Catherine address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Catherine offers a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental style. She listens, helps people talk through problems, and uses practical techniques suited to each person.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of professional experience and earned her Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2001.
What credentials and location information are on file?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, licensed in Texas with license number TX LCSW 41568 and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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