01 · Who Catherine works with

Catherine works with stress, Anxiety, addictions and trauma and abuse

Catherine lists 5 specialisms and 5 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Catherine chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Catherine's own words

What Catherine says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

Hi, my name is Katie and I am licensed clinical social worker in the state of Utah. I have 10 years of total experience providing services through multiple roles within the field of social work with the last 6 of these as a mental health therapist. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex issues effecting mental well-being and treating symptoms related to multiple types of mental health conditions . I have experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and addiction. My professional approach centers on creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for healing and personal growth.

With a deep commitment to understanding each person's unique journey, I draw from evidence-based practices including cognitive- behavioral, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, crisis intervention and brief solution- focused therapy methods to support clients with building resilience, self-awareness, and sustainable wellness strategies. My work is grounded in respect for individual experiences and a belief in each person's capacity for positive change.

I welcome clients seeking a progressive, supportive therapeutic environment, particularly those looking for an affirming approach that honors their individual path. My goal is to collaborate with you, offering guidance and support as you work towards your personal and emotional goals.

Catherine Stoddard, on the BetterHelp listing · read 7 Oct 2026

03 · How Catherine works

The 4 approaches Catherine lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Catherine lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Catherine's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Catherine runs a session.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Mindfulness-Based TherapyMBCT

Trains attention on what is happening right now - body, breath, the thought as it arrives - so distress can be observed rather than automatically acted on. Strongest evidence is in preventing depression from recurring, and it is usually taught as a practice you keep doing outside the session.

Motivational InterviewingMI

A way of talking about change with somebody who is genuinely in two minds about it. The therapist does not argue for the change; they help you say your own reasons out loud, which is the part that predicts whether it happens. Common around substance use and health behaviour.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Catherine practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Catherine's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Catherine at this point.

2. Naming Catherine specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Catherine is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Catherine.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Catherine

Built from what Catherine actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Catherine's - Catherine has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW

Licensed in

Utah

Licence

UT LCSW 10336371-3501

Licence number

10336371-3501

Licence expires

30 Sep 2028

NPI

1063067551

Years in practice

5

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

12 Jun 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Catherine's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 7 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Catherine. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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