Catherine Flores, LCSW

Catherine Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She earned a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and practices in Texas. Catherine aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through their struggles and take steps toward change.

Her approach is direct and compassionate. She uses familiar therapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and psychodynamic methods to shape conversations and goals. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on understanding patterns that keep problems stuck.

Catherine has worked with many concerns across emotional and behavioral areas, including depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, anger, and bipolar mood concerns. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, career pressure, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

In sessions she listens openly and then helps people choose small, realistic changes. She works collaboratively to tailor plans to each person’s needs and circumstances. Her style is supportive and rooted in encouraging growth after setbacks.

Outside of work she lives in the Houston area with her husband, twin 11-year-old sons, and two Dachshunds. She aims to bring an easygoing, human approach to therapy so people can work toward their goals without feeling judged.

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Catherine uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at thoughts and behaviors and offer concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change and helps build motivation in a gentle way. Dialectical behavioral approaches teach practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, life demands, and what feels most useful. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as needs and preferences become clearer.

Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice new skills in real-life settings and bring questions from daily life directly into the conversation.