- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused therapy
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Kathryn
Kathryn "Katie" Pratt is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, grief, parenting pressures, anger, and life changes. Katie frames clients as the experts in their own stories and builds on existing strengths to address challenges.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Katie emphasizes rapport and a straightforward therapeutic relationship. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people move from stuck to manageable next steps.
Katie also draws on person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. That means she listens for patterns of thinking and behavior, then helps clients try small experiments to test different ways of responding. Mindfulness and narrative work are added when useful to the client’s goals.
Her style blends encouragement, direct feedback, and occasional humor. She helps clients who want concrete tools for managing anger, improving communication, or reducing anxiety. Katie pays attention to attachment and family of origin patterns when they affect current relationships.
Clients who are navigating addiction, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment questions, or career shifts will find practical strategies here. She also supports those dealing with isolation, forgiveness, guilt, and self-esteem work. Katie’s approach aims to move people toward clearer choices and steadier daily routines.
How Katie Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Motivational interviewing focuses on exploring a person's own reasons for change and building commitment. It helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about changing habits like substance use or anger responses.Cognitive behavioral work looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches specific tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and to try alternative responses, which can reduce anxiety, irritability, and reactive anger.
Katie also uses person-centered listening and narrative techniques to help people reframe their stories and recognize strengths. These approaches support work on self-esteem, grief, and relationship patterns influenced by attachment and family of origin concerns.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together. Katie collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day realities. That collaborative planning lets clients try concrete strategies and adjust them over time.
If you want to pursue online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins, fewer commute hours, and more flexible scheduling. They can also let someone choose a quieter space or pick a format that uses less data when needed. Licensed professionals can guide you toward the best session type for your situation.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, grief, anger, parenting strain, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and client-focused, using direct feedback, clear goals, and small experiments to test new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.