I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in the St. Louis, Missouri area. My experience is varied across clients and settings. I have worked with children as young as three years old and clients who are well into their golden years. Presenting issues have also varied and include substance use, trauma, sex-trafficking, gender identity, self-harm, relationships, depression, anxiety, guilt/shame, and grief. Some of my experience has been in private practice and some in residential settings.
I am very aware and respectful of cross-cultural factors and the unique types of trauma that people experience. The approach I take with clients will vary, depending on the need of the client. I am trained in EMDR, certified in DBT and TF-CBT, and use other modalities, such as SFBT and CBT. It is important to me that each individual be provided with the approach that best suits his/her/their needs.
Together, we will determine a plan that is just right for you.
It takes a lot of strength and courage to take the first step toward empowerment, fulfillment, happiness, or whatever it is you’re looking for that will create a life worth living. Congratulations on taking that step by being here! I am ready and willing to walk that path with you, support you, and empower you on that journey, and I can’t wait to cheer you on and watch you thrive.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
MO LPC 2015029907
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She is a "10" :-)
Written on Dec 20, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Cathy listens and responds to me. She is understanding with answers and also very supportive .
Written on Dec 13, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Cathy is patient and understanding. Great with CBT
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Cathy is attentive, supportive, and challenges distorted thinking. She is available and responsive. A great listener.
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have had a few therapists through BetterHelp and Cathy Looper is by far my favorite. She is knowledgeable and knows different techniques that I haven’t learned in my 15+ years of therapy. She is kind, patient, and understanding. She gives her input, advice, and suggestions rather than completely leaving the ball in my court to figure out entirely on my own how to navigate my problems, like a lot of therapists have done to me.
I love that she has so much experience in many different things and she is able to relate and understand what I am going through. I absolutely adore Cathy and I am so thankful that I didn’t throw in the towel after trying a few therapists through BetterHelp. I didn’t give up and I’m so glad that I didn’t!
I highly recommend Cathy and I look forward to our future in my therapy and I’m excited to work with her to help me be a better version of myself.
Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cathy is a wonderful therapist who truly cares about her clients!
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Cathy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and anger management