- Motivation-focused
- Goal oriented
- Trauma aware
About Katherine
Katherine Pettit is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and related concerns. She frames therapy around each person's goals and strengths, and she encourages self-determination in the change process.
She uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change and to build motivation. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused techniques to set practical steps toward short-term goals. Trauma-aware practices inform her work with people who have past hurt or post-traumatic stress.
Her background includes six years of clinical experience supporting people with co-occurring disorders, relapse prevention, codependency, depression, and grief. Katherine emphasizes partnering with clients to create plans that fit their daily lives and goals. She aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-oriented.
Sessions tend to center on concrete skills such as coping strategies for anxiety, relapse planning, and improving communication patterns. She also helps with relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, sleeping problems, and managing mood changes related to bipolar disorder. The work often blends short-term problem solving with attention to past experiences that affect current patterns.
Katherine offers an encouraging, respectful approach. She invites people who are ready for change to take a first step and to work together on practical, achievable progress.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships shape current patterns. In sessions this might look like talking through how past connections affect trust and closeness, and practicing new ways of relating. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person's lead, listens closely, and helps them name their own goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors in the moment, teaching simple exercises to reduce anxiety or shift mood.Deciding on an approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Many people find that mixing a few approaches gives the most useful, practical results.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to check in during a lunch break, have a shorter follow-up session, or meet from a quieter spot without needing to leave home. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions to keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katherine commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, codependency, trauma and related issues such as grief, sleep problems, and anger.
What is her style or therapeutic approach?
Her practice is collaborative and goal-focused, using motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral ideas, and solution-focused methods to help people set and reach practical aims.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Katherine has six years of experience working with substance use and co-occurring disorders and other mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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