- Family of origin issues
- LGBTQ affirming approach
- CBT ACT DBT methods
About Catherine
Catherine Elzie is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Oregon with 15 years of mental health experience. She works with adults on depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns. She also addresses relationship problems and family of origin issues.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and uses practical talking and skills work. Sessions can include behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, and helping clients clarify values and goals.
Catherine brings background in substance abuse treatment and veteran-focused care to her work. That experience informs her understanding of military culture and post-traumatic stress. She also describes herself as LGBTQ+ affirming and sex positive, and uses a body-positive view when issues about weight or health arise.
Therapy often starts with talking through what feels most pressing. Catherine may introduce cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns, ACT-style exercises to identify values, or DBT-informed skills for managing strong emotions. She aims to make interventions practical and usable between sessions.
She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno. Catherine has worked across clinical settings and brings that variety to individual sessions. People looking into old family patterns often find concrete ways to change day-to-day interactions and expectations.
Using ACT, CBT and DBT approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them. It uses simple exercises to notice thoughts and choose behavior that reflects what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Finding the best fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these approaches with the client and decide together which methods suit the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process can be revisited as needs change. Confirm the session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. If a client prefers less talking-based tools, mindfulness exercises and skills practice from CBT or DBT can be used during remote sessions to build practical coping strategies.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
She works with depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and relationship difficulties. Family of origin issues are included among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes a collaborative style and treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Sessions combine talk therapy with practical skills and exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in mental health and additional experience in substance abuse treatment. That background informs work with trauma and veteran issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oregon and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and services. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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