- motivational interviewing
- cognitive behavioral therapy
- solution-focused work
About Katherine
Katherine Pettit is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 6 years of clinical experience. She sees people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and co-occurring concerns, and anger among other issues. She works with clients who want practical ways to manage strong feelings and reduce patterns that keep causing harm.
She describes therapy as a partnership where the client is the expert on their life. She uses motivational interviewing to draw out a person’s own reasons for change and to build motivation. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify thinking and behavior patterns that maintain distress and to practice different responses.
Katherine draws on solution-focused work to set small, achievable goals and attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape reactions. Her approach is straightforward: notice what isn’t working, try manageable changes, and review what helps. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings.
She has experience with relapse prevention, codependency, grief, trauma-related concerns, sleep problems, and intimacy-related struggles. Katherine also supports people managing ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue, paying attention to how these issues overlap. Her background working with substance use and co-occurring disorders informs her step-by-step approach to change.
People who reach out can expect a practical, goal-oriented style. Katherine helps clients identify clear next steps and tracks progress across sessions. She invites people to bring specific problems - from workplace frustration to ongoing resentment at home - and works on realistic strategies to handle them.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships affect reactions and trust. In sessions this can mean talking about patterns in close relationships and trying small changes in how someone communicates or sets boundaries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for current problems and goals. That might mean prioritizing motivational interviewing to build readiness, then using CBT skills to manage strong emotions, and using solution-focused steps to track progress.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten a quick check-in, or avoid travel time. They can also allow people to use phone-only meetings when a video call isn’t suitable or choose a shorter session length to fit a work break. Ask about session length and format when you set up the first appointment to match the plan to everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and co-occurring disorders, anger, and related concerns like grief and relationship strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach that emphasizes motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral strategies, and solution-focused steps to set attainable goals.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience, including work with relapse prevention, codependency, and co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.
What credential and location apply to this therapist?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Katherine?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.