- Trauma informed
- Values focused
- LGBTQ+ affirming
About Catherine
Catherine Elzie, LCSW, supports people facing depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and LGBT-related issues. She brings 15 years of clinical mental health experience and a direct, collaborative style to sessions. Catherine aims to make therapy practical and down-to-earth so people can use what they learn in daily life.
Her approach is straightforward and warm. She works with people to clarify values, set realistic goals, and try small experiments between sessions. Humor and an honest, nonjudgmental tone are part of how she connects when appropriate. She describes herself as body positive and LGBTQ+ affirming, and she applies those perspectives to clinical work.
Catherine has particular experience with post-traumatic stress and generational trauma, and she has worked with veterans on combat and non-combat PTSD. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, and complex grief or shame. Her background includes work in substance abuse treatment as well as mental health care.
Therapy draws on skills-based and mindfulness-informed methods. Catherine often uses practices that help people manage strong emotions, notice unhelpful thinking patterns, and take value-driven actions. She explains techniques simply and focuses on practical tools that fit each person’s life.
Her training and education include a Master of Social Work and a practice license as an LCSW. Catherine is based in Oregon and offers care in English. People who are interested can complete an online matching questionnaire to begin the scheduling process.
How evidence-based methods fit into online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values even when hard feelings show up. It’s useful for mood concerns, life direction issues, and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to change behavior. It can help with depression, bipolar mood symptoms, and anxiety by teaching clear strategies to break unhelpful cycles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are helpful for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship challenges.Choosing an approach is a joint process. Catherine will work together with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can mix techniques from different approaches so the work stays focused and useful.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a weekday routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone use sessions without being on camera or with less bandwidth, depending on the offered formats. Ask about current session options to find what will work best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Catherine typically address?
She supports people with depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, and LGBT-related issues. She also works with related areas like abandonment, chronic illness and pain, and survivor issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Catherine uses a collaborative and direct style that balances warmth with practical tools. She may use humor and an irreverent tone when it feels appropriate to help people engage.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of mental health experience and two decades of work in substance abuse treatment. That background informs her approach to trauma, mood disorders, and veteran-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Master of Social Work and practices as an LCSW. She is based in Oregon.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.