About Catherine
Catherine Filary is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 16 years of clinical experience. She offers compassionate, nonjudgmental care for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She uses a trauma-informed stance and tailors treatment to each person’s needs and goals.
Sessions are grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she adds mindfulness and nervous system reset exercises when helpful. Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy also inform her work.
How Catherine works
Catherine has clinical experience in both mental health and addiction settings. Her background includes supporting people managing opioid treatment with Suboxone and working with clients who have limited resources alongside mental health struggles. She has also worked with military veterans who experienced combat-related stress.
The therapeutic space she aims to create is respectful and free of stigmatizing labels. She encourages clients to name their values, practice self-compassion, and take manageable steps toward change. The focus often includes coping skills, mood regulation, and addressing guilt, shame, or self-esteem concerns.
People who want practical tools and steady support may find her approach helpful. Catherine invites those ready to start the process to use the site's Start Therapy steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
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What Catherine works with
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Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It often focuses on reducing avoidance and building a life guided by chosen priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms like anxiety or panic. Mindfulness Therapy supports noticing thoughts and body sensations without judgment and adding calming or grounding practices to daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. Sessions may combine elements from several approaches so treatment matches what the person needs at a given time.
Confirm available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to practice skills between sessions in everyday settings so progress can be noticed in real life.
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