Catherine Harris, LCSW
Practical therapist for ADHD and confidence building
- ADHD executive functioning help
- Practical goal-oriented coaching
- Adults and international clients
About Catherine Harris
Catherine Harris is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience in mental health, known for combining leadership, clinical know-how, and a practical orientation to help clients make measurable progress. She has spent much of her career mentoring new therapists, coaching peers, and directing mental health programs, experiences that inform the real-world, evidence-informed strategies she brings to each client session.
Her clinical focus centers on ADHD and executive functioning, self-esteem and confidence, and helping people create systems that support follow-through and clearer communication. Drawing on personal experience growing up around people with ADHD and navigating similar challenges herself, she emphasizes approaches that harness individual strengths and reduce daily friction rather than fighting against how a person’s brain works.
Her style is direct, practical, and goal-oriented, often described as active coaching that balances observation, experimentation, and momentum. She integrates solution-focused methods, motivational interviewing, and systems-based strategies to clarify motivation, adjust routines and environments, and produce immediate, manageable gains. Typical outcomes she and clients pursue include improved self-awareness, rebuilt core confidence, flexible realistic goal-setting, and tailored systems for productivity and communication.
Catherine’s background spans private practice, group therapy, program leadership, therapist mentorship, leadership training, and employment advocacy including union leadership and EEOC investigation. Trained in trauma-informed care as well as modalities such as ACT, CBT, MBCT, and EMDR, she keeps therapy practical and results-driven while working primarily with adults with ADHD and related executive-functioning challenges.
Her clinical focus centers on ADHD and executive functioning, self-esteem and confidence, and helping people create systems that support follow-through and clearer communication. Drawing on personal experience growing up around people with ADHD and navigating similar challenges herself, she emphasizes approaches that harness individual strengths and reduce daily friction rather than fighting against how a person’s brain works.
Her style is direct, practical, and goal-oriented, often described as active coaching that balances observation, experimentation, and momentum. She integrates solution-focused methods, motivational interviewing, and systems-based strategies to clarify motivation, adjust routines and environments, and produce immediate, manageable gains. Typical outcomes she and clients pursue include improved self-awareness, rebuilt core confidence, flexible realistic goal-setting, and tailored systems for productivity and communication.
Catherine’s background spans private practice, group therapy, program leadership, therapist mentorship, leadership training, and employment advocacy including union leadership and EEOC investigation. Trained in trauma-informed care as well as modalities such as ACT, CBT, MBCT, and EMDR, she keeps therapy practical and results-driven while working primarily with adults with ADHD and related executive-functioning challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Body imageCommunication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Catherine Harris have?
Catherine Harris has 18 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Catherine Harris a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149.017438.
In which languages does Catherine Harris provide therapy?
Catherine Harris provides therapy in English.
Where is Catherine Harris located?
Catherine Harris is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Catherine Harris as my therapist?
You can work with Catherine Harris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Catherine Harris work with international clients?
Yes, Catherine Harris works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Catherine Harris cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It blends acceptance and mindfulness with concrete steps toward what matters, which can help with anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that identifies unhelpful thought patterns and builds strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and to develop clearer problem-solving and executive-functioning habits.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method for resolving ambivalence and strengthening personal motivation for change. It helps clients clarify what truly matters to them and translate that clarity into concrete, sustainable steps for work, relationships, and life goals.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine Harris works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time based on what helps the individual make steady progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule or connect across time zones. These options support consistent momentum, allow for timely check-ins, and make it practical to apply new skills between sessions while working with licensed professionals.