Catherine Schurman , LCSW

Catherine Schurman is a licensed practitioner in Louisiana with eight years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, bipolar disorder, and depression. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflects specialized training in clinical social work and psychotherapy. Catherine approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect the unique needs of every individual.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative partnership where the client’s goals shape the work together. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and she affirms the significance of taking that first step. Catherine aims to create a supportive space that meets clients where they are, offering practical guidance and tailored strategies to address emotional and relational concerns.

Whether someone is coping with a new life transition, managing mood symptoms, or seeking improved relationships, Catherine combines clinical experience with an empathetic style to help clients move forward at their own pace.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Many clients benefit from practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching concrete skills to manage symptoms. These skills-focused strategies are useful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and day-to-day coping challenges.

Other evidence-based work centers on relationship and coping strategies that improve communication, address intimacy and family dynamics, and support people through grief or life transitions. These approaches emphasize problem-solving, emotional awareness, and building tools that fit the client’s life and values.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine works collaboratively with clients to determine which evidence-based techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy provides flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive consistent support from a licensed professional regardless of location.