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- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Katherine
Katherine Pettit is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, practicing in Michigan with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on substance use and co-occurring disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Katherine uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and motivational approaches to help people set and reach practical goals.
Katherine treats each person as the expert on their life and works collaboratively to identify steps that fit the client's situation. Sessions often include clear problem-solving, skills practice, and check-ins on progress toward goals. She draws on motivational interviewing to address ambivalence and support change.
Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Solution-focused methods help clients name the next doable step and build on what already works. Attachment-based ideas inform work with relationship and intimacy-related issues.
Katherine has particular experience with relapse prevention, codependency, and co-morbid mental health and substance use concerns. She also addresses grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar-related coping, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include body image, social anxiety, and family of origin issues.
Her approach centers on practical plans that can be tried between sessions and adapted over time. People can expect a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes goals, measurable steps, and regular review of progress. To begin, readers should follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches are used in online work
Online sessions can incorporate cognitive behavioral work to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT tools often include tracking thoughts and practicing small behavioral experiments between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve sleep.Motivational interviewing is useful online for people who feel unsure about change. It focuses on exploring ambivalence, clarifying personal reasons for change, and strengthening motivation in brief, goal-oriented exchanges.
Attachment-based ideas can guide work on relationship patterns and intimacy-related concerns by helping clients notice how they seek connection and try different responses in everyday interactions.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. Katherine will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. This shared decision-making helps keep sessions practical and focused on measurable steps.
The therapist's profile does not specify which remote session formats she uses, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit appointments into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and removes travel time so sessions can be easier to attend.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas listed in her profile.
What methods does she use in sessions?
She uses attachment-based approaches, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods depending on the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in clinical settings, with a focus on substance use and co-occurring disorders among other concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker, practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.