About Catherine
Catherine Buermann is a licensed clinical social worker who brings ten years of practice to her work with people facing stress and anxiety. She is a New Jersey LCSW and uses that clinical background to support people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She focuses on helping people build confidence and stronger self esteem.
Catherine also helps when low mood or depression makes daily tasks harder.
Background and approach
She talks with clients about coping with life changes and the tiredness that comes from caring for others, sometimes called compassion fatigue. In sessions she aims to make the space open and nonjudgmental. People can expect straight talk, practical steps, and time to name what feels difficult.
Catherine works together with each person to set small, achievable goals they can try between sessions. Her style is direct but warm, with an emphasis on solving problems that interfere with daily life. Conversations often include checking what is working, adjusting plans, and practicing new ways of handling stress.
The goal is to help people feel more capable and steady in day-to-day life. Catherine practices from New Jersey and connects with people using online tools and phone sessions. She understands beginning therapy can feel hard and intends to make the first steps as clear and manageable as possible.
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Two evidence-based techniques Catherine commonly uses are problem-solving strategies and skills practice. Problem-solving focuses on breaking down stressful situations into clear steps and trying small changes to see what helps. Skills practice includes learning breathing, planning, and behavioral tasks that reduce worry and lift mood.Another approach emphasizes building self esteem through identifying strengths and testing out new behaviors. This method helps people notice small wins and shift how they view themselves over time, which can reduce self-doubt and increase confidence in everyday choices.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Catherine will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She revisits the plan as progress is made and adjusts techniques when something isn’t helping.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the conversation feel most like an in-person visit, phone sessions can fit a break during the day or require less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging allow brief check-ins and written reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work and family demands.
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- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English