Catherine Pettus

Catherine Pettus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Arkansas. She brings 15 years of clinical experience to sessions and emphasizes a warm, interactive way of working. Catherine focuses on practical coping skills for anxiety, stress, grief, anger, and low self-esteem.

She uses a blend of approaches that are straightforward and goal oriented. Sessions often include talking through problems, learning tools to manage strong feelings, and trying small experiments between visits. Catherine aims to meet people where they are and moves at a pace that feels manageable.

Her background includes helping people facing caregiver stress, aging concerns, family of origin issues, and life changes like divorce and separation. She has also supported those dealing with abandonment, codependency, and challenges around control or dependent personality patterns. Over the years she has worked with people who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.

Catherine describes her style as respectful and nonjudgmental. She avoids stigmatizing labels and emphasizes honesty, dignity, and advocacy in the therapeutic relationship. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals.

If someone is struggling with anger, persistent worry, grief, or a sense of isolation, Catherine focuses on practical steps to reduce distress. She encourages small, steady changes and helps people find inner strength to move forward.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand patterns in close relationships. It looks at how early bonds shape current reactions and can be useful for those dealing with anger, trust issues, or relationship pain.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person’s own goals. The therapist follows the person’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to build self-understanding and confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and actions. It is often used for anxiety, stress, anger, and low mood and includes specific exercises to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress happens.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, for example allowing a check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Different session arrangements may help people who need shorter check-ins or who prefer not to be on camera. Session formats supported here should be confirmed before booking so readers know what options are currently offered. Working online still allows for practical skill-building, problem solving, and the kind of supportive conversation that leads to steady change.