Cathy Heaps-Stetson, LMHC

Florida · 30 years in practice

Cathy Heaps-Stetson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with about 30 years of experience.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH10222 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1013550920 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Cathy

Cathy Heaps-Stetson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with about 30 years of experience. She uses emotionally-focused methods alongside client-centered and cognitive approaches to help people facing loss, stress, and life changes. Cathy writes plainly and listens closely so clients feel heard and respected.

She trained at Argosy University - Sarasota and holds the LMHC credential. Cathy has worked with people coping with terminal illness, grief, and many kinds of loss.

Background and approach

She believes big life changes often reveal deeper struggles, and she helps people name those struggles so they can move forward. In sessions she blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Client-Centered practices to create a warm, nonjudgmental space. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools to notice patterns, reshape unhelpful thoughts, and learn calming skills.

Cathy emphasizes reflective listening and asks questions that help clients clarify what matters to them. Her style is gentle and supportive rather than directive. She encourages people to find their own answers while offering guidance and practical techniques.

People leave sessions with clearer next steps and skills they can use between meetings. Cathy works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and family strain, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and caregiver fatigue. She also supports people managing health-related losses, blended family issues, and the long-term effects of stressful events.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cathy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
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
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Approaches Cathy names

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Online support

Emotion-focused care and flexible online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and work through strong feelings that keep them stuck. It focuses on what emotions are showing up, how they affect behavior, and how to respond differently to get better outcomes for relationships and inner life.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist listens reflectively, supports self-discovery, and helps people find their own answers rather than directing them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Cathy collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. She adapts sessions over time as needs change and regularly checks in about progress and what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you have face-to-face conversations from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short updates, real-time coping strategies, or continuing work between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around life demands.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of issues does Cathy help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and adjustment to life changes. Additional areas include relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, caregiver stress, eating and sleeping problems, and ADHD-related struggles.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions tend to be empathic, reflective, and focused on identifying emotions and practical steps forward.

How much experience does she have?

She brings about 30 years of experience in education, training, counseling, and support work. That background includes work with people facing terminal illness and significant loss.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices from Florida. The profile lists the LMHC credential as provided.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

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