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Cathy Heaps-Stetson, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cathy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cathy. View 61 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

She’s attentive and very knowledgeable. She’s supportive and intuitive.

Reviewed December 2024

She is absolutely amazing

Reviewed June 2024

More about Cathy

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Hello. I am Cathy Heaps.

I have worked educating, training, counseling, and supporting people all my life. I graduated from Argosy University – Sarasota with a Master’s degree and have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for twenty years. I have also been certified by Grief Recovery as a Grief Recovery Specialist.

I have worked with a range of individuals, from people who are struggling with a terminal illness to people who have faced loss or many other barriers in their life. I believe most difficulties in life become apparent when there is a significant loss or major change in lifestyle.

I am passionate about my profession! I employ a variety of approaches including Gestalt Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Relaxation. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we discover positive ways to reconstruct negative thoughts. I teach Mindfulness and Relaxation to help recognize behaviors that are initiated by thoughts or emotions. I assist in identifying and restructuring those barriers and cognitive errors that are preventing you from moving forward.

I am a Rogerian Therapist, and it is my nature to be person-centered, empathic, non-directive, supportive, and compassionate. I have unconditional positive regard for my clients.

I do not have the answers to your problems – YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS! I provide reflective listening and give you the freedom to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental arena. I ask questions, often difficult ones, and regardless of how difficult those questions and answers may be, I will be by your side. Throughout your journey with me I provide a safe, comfortable environment, allowing you to be become confident as you explore the barriers to happiness in your life. I will support you in making your decisions. In this journey, I am at your side every step of the way.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cathy Heaps-Stetson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013550920.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH10222 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Cathy Heaps-Stetson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

61 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Amazing Listens Comfortable Grateful Helped Helpful Supportive Professional

She’s attentive and very knowledgeable. She’s supportive and intuitive.

Reviewed December 2024

She is absolutely amazing

Reviewed June 2024

Cathy is a wonderful therapist.

Reviewed June 2024

She is absolutely amazing and a God send. I don’t know how my life would be right now if I had not found her when I did.

Reviewed May 2024

A great therapist she understands me. She empathizes with me. She helps me and she helps me stay accountable to myself.

Reviewed April 2024

Cathy has been very understanding and supportive.

Reviewed March 2024

She is very competent, caring and professional. I appreciate her help very, very much!

Reviewed February 2024

Cathy is a great resource and always provides extra aid sources

Reviewed January 2024

Cathy has helped me for a while and she listens intently. She offers great solutions to problems and helps you move forward. I love her calming gestures.

Reviewed December 2023

Amazing

Reviewed November 2023

Cathy has been a terrific mental health counselor over the last few years, providing me with invaluable coping methods, advice, listening, and support during my recovery from an auto accident (and more recent passing of my father). I was very fortunate to have Better Help assign Cathy to me for my recovery journey. I highly recommend Cathy to others seeking help! Thank you.

Reviewed November 2023

Cathy is warm and helpful.

Reviewed August 2023

Cathy has been nothing but an absolute life changer to me. When I met her, I was so broken and lost. Throughout the last 8 months or so, her guidance and support through the hard time I’m going through has honestly been the best thing ever. I look to speaking with her every week, and I know having her there will only help me in my future!

Reviewed August 2023

Great therapist. Understands my issues and supports me with empathy. She keeps me aware of the work i am doing.

Reviewed August 2023

Great to listen to hear and work through all concerns even the hidden

Reviewed June 2023

Cathy is an excellent therapist!

Reviewed June 2023

Speaking with a stranger is one thing but opening up and expressing true feelings, uncovering things from your past and feeling comfortable enough to share things you have held in for so long is difficult. Cathy is no stranger, she is someone I found very comforting to speak with in a natural way at my own pace who made me feel comfortable enough to share things and feelings I didn’t even know I had the desire to. She is a genuinely great person and it shows in the quality of her work. I would highly recommend her to anyone that truly wants to make a change, find happiness, relief, peace, deal with internal or external struggles, grieve, or just open up to in general. I can’t even begin to thank her enough for all she has done to help me so far and know she will continue to help so many others.

Reviewed May 2023

Cathy is a gifted therapist who truly cares and has endless empathy . In her sessions you can really feel that as she says , therapy is her vocation . I highly recommend her .

Reviewed May 2023

Cathy is my very first therapist and I feel at ease when I talk to her.

Reviewed May 2023

intuitive, intelligent, strong listener and overall amazing person.

Reviewed March 2023

My relationship with Cathy is new and she is still learning about me and my specific needs, but so far she is the therapist I needed. I have tried over 10 therapists in my life and it’s really all about finding *your* match. I was about to give up and then I met Cathy.

Reviewed March 2023

I had put off talking to someone for months because I felt like I had too much to get through and I could just keep carrying it by myself. I feel as though Cathy is the perfect fit for me, she listens to me, encourages me, and helps me to understand all of the baggage I have been carrying. I look forward to the plan we have in place. It's a relief to know that I don't have to carry this heavy load by myself anymore.

Reviewed March 2023

She truly makes me feel comfortable and gives me great advice and skills to apply to my life everyday, I am so grateful I came by her.

Reviewed February 2023

Great

Reviewed December 2022

Amazing, helpful, supportive, intuitive, knowledgeable and caring.

Reviewed December 2022

Cathy has helped me through a difficult period in my life. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

I have only had one session with Cathy. She was so kind and easy to talk to and I felt very comfortable talking to her and opening up to her. I look forward to more sessions with her.

Reviewed September 2022

Cathy is a fantastic and empathetic person who has helped me navigate my feelings throughout my grieving process.

Reviewed August 2022

Cathy is a very compassionate therapist, who asks very difficult yet very important questions. I highly recommend her expertise, especially from someone completely new to therapy.

Reviewed June 2022

She’s a wonderful therapist to talk to and I highly recommend her.

Reviewed May 2022

Cathy is a great listener who really has a knack for helping to get me to the root of my issues. Talking with her has helped me find the words to express what has been eating at me, and to be able to let the bottled up issues out.

Reviewed May 2022

Cathy is wonderful. She listens and offers helpful advice and techniques for overcoming my issues.

Reviewed April 2022

Kind, thoughtful, insightful. Very thought provoking. Exactly what I need!

Reviewed March 2022

Cathy has been providing me with the best support I have ever received in counseling. I find her to be extremely insightful with the ability to navigate my issues with compassion and valuable feedback. At this juncture, my needs are so convoluted, I find this extraordinary. Cathy can hear what my core needs and issues are through all of the verbiage and stream of consciousness thoughts I throw her way. A true and gifted professional; she understands, supports and calms me. Additionally, Cathy provides written materials when she thinks I need them and suggestions that I can act on that I know I would otherwise feel overwhelmed by.

Reviewed January 2022

Cathy is so helpful! She really listens and she asks great questions to help gain insight and awareness about the issues.

Reviewed December 2021

Cathy is an intelligent, sympathetic, compassionate therapist. She addresses my emotional needs in a caring manner. I feel comfortable conversing with her about topics which I had previously buried. She is encouraging and I really enjoy our time together.

Reviewed December 2021

I am really happy with Cathy

Reviewed November 2021

So far she has been amazing. She has great ideas, is very friendly, and has been very easy to open up to.

Reviewed November 2021

Cathy is amazing. She’s so attentive to my concerns and needs and always finds ways to ease my worried mind. I am very grateful that I made the choice of choosing her as my counselor.

Reviewed November 2021

When we work together, it's almost like having a conversation with an old friend, but the skills and lessons from a seasoned professional to help you reach your goals and objectives.

Reviewed September 2021

I have so many positive things to say about Cathy, this therapy has helped me tremendously, her advice is always positive in my life, thank you!

Reviewed April 2021

Cathy is a kind listener, offering good questions/feedback.

Reviewed April 2021

Cathy is wonderful. She's so respectful and kind. I appreciate her insight and input. I'm so grateful to have met her. She's been a great help to me.

Reviewed February 2021

Cathy is very professional, empathetic, and compassionate. I feel that Cathy is honest and unbiased in her opinions and advice. She is able to make me feel comfortable and safe when discussing my thoughts and emotions. I would highly recommend Cathy to anyone. She is truly a wonderful person and counselor.

Reviewed December 2020

Cathy has been very helpful in validating my emotions and providing me strategies to cope. I look forward to continued therapy.

Reviewed December 2020

Easy to talk to and listens well. I am grateful to have been able to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed December 2020

Amazing!

Reviewed November 2020

Cathy is intuitive and a great listener. One of the things that I appreciate the most is the versatility of her solutions, such as articles, exercises and meditation

Reviewed September 2020

I always enjoy the video chats, they help me understand where my emotions and mentality are. Cathy will write down important information for yourself then ask you a few questions regarding where your mind and heart is. This will help you get an outside perspective on your thoughts and help you see where you are.

Reviewed September 2020

Cathy is a good listener and responds with empathy and compassion. She has provided me with techniques to help manage my anxiety.

Reviewed August 2020

Miss Cathy is incredible. Shes smart, funny, supportive and sensible. She listens with compassion and offers valuable insight into grief handling. I am truly grateful for her.

Reviewed August 2020

She listens to me and understands my problems well, and has been really helping me out with my issues.

Reviewed August 2020

Cathy is so kind and validating. I think I made a really good friend in her!

Reviewed July 2020

I love this counselor. She’s so understanding and valuable. I recommend you, anyone, book a session with her.

Reviewed June 2020

Cathy Heaps has helped me through several difficult times in my life. I recommend her. She is very supportive and provided good advice and tools to manage anxiety.

Reviewed June 2020

She's really great. Very helpful and fun, would recommend to anyone.

Reviewed June 2020

Cathy is an incredibly professional and personable counselor who is warm and supportive while keeping her clients on task for the topics they are seeking counseling for.

Reviewed May 2020

She is very personable and sympathetic during sessions. I feel safe and supported talking with her.

Reviewed May 2020

Kind, compassionate and funny.

Reviewed May 2020

Cathy is an amazing counselor. I worked with Cathy while struggling with a crisis in my personal life. Without her, I wouldn’t have been able to move forward. It was much needed therapy with a compassionate counselor. I had to relocate out of state, which is the only reason I’m no longer able to meet with Cathy.

Reviewed February 2020

Cathy has been a great source of help these past few weeks. I wasn't sure what to expect when choosing online counseling. But in just a few calls I quickly grew to trust and confide in Cathy, almost like a friend. So grateful that we were paired on here!

Reviewed December 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cathy Heaps-Stetson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cathy Heaps-Stetson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cathy Heaps-Stetson speak?

Cathy Heaps-Stetson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cathy Heaps-Stetson have?

Cathy Heaps-Stetson has 20 years of experience.

Where is Cathy Heaps-Stetson licensed to practice?

Cathy Heaps-Stetson is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Cathy Heaps-Stetson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cathy Heaps-Stetson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cathy Heaps-Stetson offer?

Cathy Heaps-Stetson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cathy Heaps-Stetson?

Cathy Heaps-Stetson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cathy Heaps-Stetson?

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