- Depression and mood support
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Trauma informed approach
About Catherine
Catherine Elzie is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years working in mental health. She helps people facing depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, and relationship struggles. She is LGBTQ+ affirming and uses a direct, approachable style that includes humor when appropriate.
She takes a collaborative approach and treats people as the experts on their own lives. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills and clear goals. Catherine describes herself as warm and nonjudgmental and emphasizes a body-positive, Healthy at Every Size perspective.
Her background includes work with veterans, people with PTSD, and those navigating gender and sexual identity concerns. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, communication problems, and issues tied to family of origin or cultural stressors. This range reflects many years in both mental health and substance abuse settings.
Catherine uses a mix of therapeutic methods to match what each person needs. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to shape sessions. The goal is to find tools that fit daily life and make change manageable.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz and a Master of Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno. Catherine holds an LCSW and practices in Oregon, where she continues work with diverse clinical concerns.
She takes a collaborative approach and treats people as the experts on their own lives. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills and clear goals. Catherine describes herself as warm and nonjudgmental and emphasizes a body-positive, Healthy at Every Size perspective.
Her background includes work with veterans, people with PTSD, and those navigating gender and sexual identity concerns. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, communication problems, and issues tied to family of origin or cultural stressors. This range reflects many years in both mental health and substance abuse settings.
Catherine uses a mix of therapeutic methods to match what each person needs. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to shape sessions. The goal is to find tools that fit daily life and make change manageable.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz and a Master of Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno. Catherine holds an LCSW and practices in Oregon, where she continues work with diverse clinical concerns.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.