Catherine Schully

Catherine Schully is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses attachment issues, codependency, family of origin problems, gender dysphoria, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

She uses a structured, goal-oriented style. Sessions often include practical exercises or homework to reinforce session work. Catherine focuses on helping people learn to live with difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them constantly.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. That means conversations about values and committed action alongside straightforward listening and reflective feedback. Clients can expect both discussion and concrete tasks to try between sessions.

In sessions she helps people notice their patterns, identify small steps that match their values, and practice skills that make daily life easier. She talks through what gets in the way of motivation and invites clients to test new ways of responding to stress and doubt.

Catherine works with questions about sexuality, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, and self-love, including behaviors like trichotillomania when relevant to emotional distress. She asks clients to clarify what matters to them and then supports gradual changes that fit those priorities.

How her approaches shape online sessions

Catherine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and questions about life purpose.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client’s perspective through listening and reflective feedback. This approach supports people who need a steady, respectful conversation while they sort through decisions or coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best, based on goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in practice. That choice can change over time as needs evolve.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you prefer shorter check-ins, less time on camera, or sessions that slot into a lunch break, those practical adjustments can be discussed. Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to keep momentum between appointments while working on values-based steps and homework.