Catherine Flores, LCSW

Catherine Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Houston area of Texas with 17 years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Loyola University Chicago in 2001 and has since supported people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and bipolar disorder. The credential LCSW indicates state licensure as a clinical social worker and specialized training to provide psychotherapy and clinical services.

Catherine brings a warm, empathic style to therapy and prioritizes a non-judgmental, supportive environment where clients can explore insight and take steps toward change. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs, combining practical skill-building with deeper exploration when helpful. Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, and she adapts techniques to fit individual goals and circumstances.

Outside of her practice she spends time with her twin 11-year-old sons, two Dachshund dogs, and her husband. Catherine aims to walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges and build the next chapter of their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Catherine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. She also applies Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help people improve emotion regulation, reduce impulsive or self-destructive behaviors, and build healthier ways of coping with intense feelings. Motivational Interviewing is another approach she draws on when clients are ambivalent about change - this technique helps clarify personal values and strengthen motivation for goals such as reducing substance use or making lifestyle changes.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Catherine collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and making it easier to attend sessions from home or during a busy day. These formats can help maintain continuity of care and make engaging in therapy more accessible for people with varying routines and responsibilities.