Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Coping Skills, Life Transitions and 10 more.
(she/her)
Hello, my name is Catherine DeShetler and I am a LCSW-C. I have been working in the mental health field since 1997. For the last 9 years I have had my own practice. A large percentage of my clients have a history of addiction issues. I worked in an inpatient rehab for 4 years. I have worked in positions ranging for inpatient hospital to community support. My experience has given me an eclectic style. My clients are the experts in their own lives. If you are reaching out for therapy there is something you want to change. I enjoy helping people and watching them grow and find the ability to change what they can and cope with what they can't.
First session I want to learn about you and for us to see if our personalities work will together. I will have to ask questions but typically will learn the most information from conversations. I'm looking to learn why you are reaching out for help. I would like to talk about what has worked for you in the past so that we can build on it. From there we start to plan for working together. I will show you a genuine me in order to hopefully gain your trust and best help you.
My 28 years of experience have been eye opening. You are the expert on you and I want to learn about you so that I can best help you. I can make educated guesses but you ultimately are the expert in the room.
I have my own life experiences, formal education and the things I have learned from my clients. I've developed a flexible and casual style. I believe in helping others help themselves. If you are open to change I will use my experiences to your benefit.
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Something happens, it goes through a filter of experiences and beliefs to become a feeling and potentially an action. As you learn about your particular filter you understand why you respond the way you do. Replacing old beliefs/understanding with new thinking can help individuals work towards life goals.
Everyone is different. What works for someone else may not be for you. Finding the words and approaches that work for you requires, I have found, some flexibility.
19 ratings with written reviews
August 14, 2026
This was my first-time meeting with a therapist. My first session with Dr. Cat was very welcoming, it made me feel calmed and at easy to express my concerns.
August 4, 2026
Very easy to talk too and connect with. This was my first session and can’t wait for the next. Thanks Cat!
August 4, 2026
I respect her treatment style and her personality and experience. She has a joy within her love for helping people. Most of all me respectfully.