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Katherine Pettit

Katherine Pettit

LMSW

Michigan

Compassionate, goal-focused change support

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801110700
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • CBT informed
    • Trauma-aware approach

    About Katherine

    Katherine Pettit is a licensed mental health therapist (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and other life challenges. Katherine emphasizes the person’s goals and strengths when planning next steps.

    She uses Motivational Interviewing to support commitment to change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Solution-focused methods guide short-term goal setting, and trauma-informed ideas shape how she approaches painful experiences. The result is a plan that fits each person’s situation.

    Katherine has worked for six years with people facing substance use and co-occurring concerns. That experience includes relapse prevention, codependency, and helping people manage mood symptoms like depression, bipolar mood swings, and anxiety. She also supports issues such as grief, sleep trouble, anger, and compassion fatigue.

    Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. She aims to build practical skills, set achievable goals, and track progress together. Conversations tend to be goal-oriented and paced to each person’s comfort.

    People who want help with self-esteem, body image, communication problems, or relationship and intimacy-related issues will find focused support. Katherine also addresses trauma-related concerns such as post-traumatic stress and abuse, always keeping the person’s readiness at the center of work.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and strengthen their motivation. It fits well when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It offers clear tools and homework that people can use between sessions.

    Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Katherine will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their goals and comfort level. She tailors sessions based on what the client needs, and adjusts pace and focus as progress happens.

    The practical benefit of online therapy is that it can make attending sessions easier to fit into busy days. People can often handle shorter check-ins on lower-bandwidth connections or schedule appointments during a break from work. Because formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the specific session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other arrangements are available. Online sessions can support steady work on goals such as relapse prevention, coping skills, and managing mood or anxiety without requiring travel.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Katherine commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related issues like self-esteem, anger, sleep problems, and grief.

    What is her general therapy style?

    Her style is collaborative and person-centered, using Motivational Interviewing and practical strategies to help people set and reach goals.

    What background and experience does she have?

    She has six years of experience, including work with substance use and co-occurring disorders and relapse prevention.

    What credential does she hold and where is she based?

    She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

    Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

    How does payment or cost work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. 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

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