Cathy Heaps-Stetson, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for grief and life transitions
- LMHC clinician
- Trauma and grief
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Cathy Heaps-Stetson
Cathy Heaps-Stetson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 30 years of experience supporting people through loss, life transitions, and complex emotional challenges. She earned a master's degree from Argosy University - Sarasota and is also trained as a Grief Recovery Specialist, bringing specific expertise to clients coping with bereavement and major life changes.
Cathy's work spans a wide range of concerns, from helping people facing serious illness to guiding those who have experienced trauma, relationship strain, or prolonged stress. She draws on several therapeutic methods in service of each person's needs, including Gestalt techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and relaxation practices, all woven together with a person-centered, Rogerian stance. Her LMHC credential indicates formal licensure to provide mental health counseling in Florida.
Her approach emphasizes empathic, non-directive support that honors each client's own insight and strengths. Rather than prescribing answers, she offers reflective listening, thoughtful questions, and practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and emotional responses. Cathy helps clients develop greater awareness of how thoughts and feelings influence behavior and supports them as they practice new, adaptive responses.
Clients can expect a compassionate guide who respects their pace, challenges them when needed, and stays alongside them throughout the therapeutic process. Her combination of grief specialization, long experience, and integrative techniques aims to help individuals move through barriers and toward more effective coping and renewed confidence.
Cathy's work spans a wide range of concerns, from helping people facing serious illness to guiding those who have experienced trauma, relationship strain, or prolonged stress. She draws on several therapeutic methods in service of each person's needs, including Gestalt techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and relaxation practices, all woven together with a person-centered, Rogerian stance. Her LMHC credential indicates formal licensure to provide mental health counseling in Florida.
Her approach emphasizes empathic, non-directive support that honors each client's own insight and strengths. Rather than prescribing answers, she offers reflective listening, thoughtful questions, and practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and emotional responses. Cathy helps clients develop greater awareness of how thoughts and feelings influence behavior and supports them as they practice new, adaptive responses.
Clients can expect a compassionate guide who respects their pace, challenges them when needed, and stays alongside them throughout the therapeutic process. Her combination of grief specialization, long experience, and integrative techniques aims to help individuals move through barriers and toward more effective coping and renewed confidence.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cathy Heaps-Stetson have?
Cathy Heaps-Stetson has 30 years of experience working in counseling, training, and support roles.
Is Cathy Heaps-Stetson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH10222.
In which languages does Cathy Heaps-Stetson provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Cathy Heaps-Stetson located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Cathy Heaps-Stetson as my therapist?
You can work with Cathy Heaps-Stetson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cathy Heaps-Stetson work with international clients?
Cathy Heaps-Stetson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cathy Heaps-Stetson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy
Cathy integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques into online work to address a wide range of challenges. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and supporting clients to explore their own solutions - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing loss, and navigating relationship concerns. CBT involves identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to calm reactivity and improve sleep, coping, and emotional regulation.Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Cathy works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan over time as needs evolve. Licensed professionals typically blend techniques to suit individual clients rather than using a single fixed model.
Online sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexible options that fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access therapy from different locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the interaction style that feels most supportive for one's therapeutic work.
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