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Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD

Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: women's health issues, insomnia, depression, and more.
6801 Mayfield Road Mail Code Hmb1
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD is a psychologist in Mayfield Heights, OH specializing in psychology. Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Hillcrest Medical Building 2.

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Office Locations

Address:

6801 Mayfield Road Mail Code Hmb1
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195

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Some issues Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD can help you with:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD treated as a psychologist in Mayfield Heights, OH were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 180

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD.

Gender
Male 2
Female 3
Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 10

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 41
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 2
Depression 58
Chronic Kidney Disease 5
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer

Education & Training

She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (1995)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic
Hillcrest Medical Building 2

Ratings & Reviews

Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Catherine J. Stenroos, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mayfield Heights, OH. 

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Biography

Dr. Catherine Stenroos is a psychology specialist in Cleveland, OH and Mayfield Heights, OH. Dr. Stenroos's clinical interests include anger management, adoption issues, and depression. Her training includes a residency program at Cleveland Clinic. She is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.

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