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Cathy Heaps-Stetson, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Hello. I am Cathy Heaps.
I have worked educating, training, counseling, and supporting people all my life. I graduated from Argosy University – Sarasota with a Master’s degree and have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for fifteen years. I have also been certified by Grief Recovery as a Grief Recovery Specialist.

I have worked with a range of individuals, from people who are struggling with a terminal illness to people who have faced loss or many other barriers in their life. I believe most difficulties in life become apparent when there is a significant loss or major change in lifestyle.

I am passionate about my profession! I employ a variety of approaches including Gestalt Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Relaxation. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we discover positive ways to reconstruct negative thoughts. I teach Mindfulness and Relaxation to help recognize behaviors that are initiated by thoughts or emotions. I assist in identifying and restructuring those barriers and cognitive errors that are preventing you from moving forward.

I am a Rogerian Therapist, and it is my nature to be person-centered, empathic, non-directive, supportive, and compassionate. I have unconditional positive regard for my clients.

I do not have the answers to your problems – YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS! I provide reflective listening and give you the freedom to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental arena. I ask questions, often difficult ones, and regardless of how difficult those questions and answers may be, I will be by your side. Throughout your journey with me I provide a safe, comfortable environment, allowing you to be become confident as you explore the barriers to happiness in your life. I will support you in making your decisions. In this journey, I am at your side every step of the way.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
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Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH10222

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cathy Heaps-Stetson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

She is absolutely amazing

Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Cathy is a wonderful therapist.

Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 3 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and career difficulties

She is absolutely amazing and a God send. I don’t know how my life would be right now if I had not found her when I did.

Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

A great therapist she understands me. She empathizes with me. She helps me and she helps me stay accountable to myself.

Written on Apr 19, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, and eating disorders

Cathy has been very understanding and supportive.

Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and adhd

She is very competent, caring and professional.

I appreciate her help very, very much!

Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues