Katharine St. Aubin
LMSW
Michigan
Motivation-focused social worker helping real-life change
Continue with KatharineAt a glance
- Credentials
- LMSW
- License
- LMSW, Michigan / 6801115004
- NPI
- 1215192778
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Practical strategies
- Goal oriented
About Katharine
Katharine St. Aubin is a licensed social worker in Michigan with ten years of professional experience. She centers conversations on what matters to each person and helps them find motivation to make changes. Katharine believes people are the experts on their own lives and draws on those strengths to address challenges.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and build commitment to change. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and take practical steps forward.
Common concerns she supports include stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, and major life changes. She also works with people facing compassion fatigue, addiction, postpartum depression, bipolar mood concerns, and career or parenting strain. Additional areas of focus include aging and caregiver stress, communication problems, hospice and end-of-life issues, isolation, and finding life purpose.
Sessions aim to be practical and focused. Katharine helps people identify small, doable steps and practices that fit into daily life. She emphasizes clear goals, gentle accountability, and learning skills people can use between meetings.
If you want a therapist who listens and helps you build motivation and real strategies, Katharine offers an approachable style that keeps things simple and goal oriented.
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How motivational approaches and online work fit together
Online sessions with Katharine draw on Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered principles to help people move forward. Motivational Interviewing focuses on finding and strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and can help with addictions, motivation struggles, and making difficult life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so people feel heard and can clarify what matters to them.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Katharine works with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends these approaches as needed and checks in regularly to see what’s working and what needs to change.
Confirm the available session options before booking since no formats were specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during lunch breaks or between errands. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, while others choose longer meetings for deeper work. Talk with Katharine about how to structure sessions so they match your routine and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHDAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, life changes, addiction concerns, parenting and career strain, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and related issues such as caregiver stress and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is collaborative and straightforward. Katharine emphasizes motivation, clear goals, and practical steps that can be used between sessions.
How much experience does she have working with clients?
She has ten years of professional work experience helping people navigate stress, grief, motivation, and other common life struggles.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers