Catherine Elzie, LCSW

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Collaborative, narrative-informed clinical social worker

Details

Name	Catherine Elzie
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Oregon
Licensed in	Oregon
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	15

About Catherine

Catherine Elzie is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years in mental health. She focuses on mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationships, and LGBT issues. She aims to work with each person collaboratively and respectfully.

Catherine keeps a warm, direct style and sometimes uses humor when it fits. She draws on Narrative Therapy alongside acceptance-based and skills approaches. In sessions she helps people tell and reframe the stories they live by, notice what gets in the way, and build practical habits that match their values.

Background and approach

That might look like practicing new skills, naming patterns from family history, or testing small changes between sessions. Catherine has experience addressing post-traumatic stress, sexual assault, and first responder or veteran-related concerns. She also supports people facing chronic pain, problems with communication, gender dysphoria, and the impacts of prejudice and discrimination.

Her work includes attention to shame, abandonment, and finding life purpose. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno and holds an LCSW. Her background includes substance use work as well as clinical mental health practice.

Catherine works from Oregon and offers services in English. Her approach balances practical skill-building with a focus on personal stories. She aims to help people find clearer choices and small steps toward the life they want.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Catherine works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Catherine among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Catherine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Catherine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills approaches work online

Many people find Narrative Therapy helpful because it focuses on the stories that shape daily life. Online sessions let clients talk about how past events and family patterns influence their choices, then try out new ways of describing themselves. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters most and build small, value-driven actions; it can be useful for mood challenges, worry, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for depression and anxiety.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to goals and preferences, and may combine narrative work with ACT or CBT techniques depending on need. Clients are invited to weigh in on what feels helpful and to adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and work through material in real time. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can provide quick check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistency and make small changes that matter.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Catherine commonly address?

She works with depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, and LGBT concerns, plus related areas like post-traumatic stress and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She blends narrative listening with skill-based work and sometimes uses gentle humor when appropriate.

What kind of experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience in mental health and additional years working in substance abuse treatment prior to that.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Oregon and works from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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