- Stress management
- Relationship skills
- Trauma informed
About Katie
Katie Smith is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with five years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship strains. Her focus also includes issues around self-esteem, motivation, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, and ADHD.
In sessions she aims to create an open environment where people can speak freely about what is happening. Conversations are practical and straightforward. Katie helps clients identify patterns that fuel frustration and resentment and practices ways to respond differently in stressful moments.
Her background includes supporting people through adoption and foster care concerns, obsessive and compulsive thoughts, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and challenges related to pregnancy and childbirth. She also works with women and young adults on issues that come up during major life transitions.
Katie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and skill-building. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps - noticing triggers, practicing breathing and grounding methods, and trying new communication strategies with people close to you. Progress is tracked in small, practical ways.
If someone is unsure how to begin, Katie recommends starting with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to see how the work feels. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time, and clients discuss logistics when they first connect.
How Katie uses evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear steps. One common approach emphasizes identifying triggers and learning specific tools to interrupt angry or anxious reactions, such as grounding exercises and paced breathing. These methods aim to reduce the intensity of immediate reactions and give people time to choose a different response.Another helpful approach centers on communication skills training. This involves practicing ways to express frustration without escalation, setting boundaries, and rehearsing conversations people find difficult. It is useful for anger that shows up in close relationships or at work and helps rebuild trust and clearer interaction patterns.
Picking the right approach is part of the work. Katie will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life. She checks progress and adjusts the plan based on how the skills are working for the client.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to commute. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on skill practice, planning, and follow-up between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family challenges, plus related concerns like grief and eating issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and evidence-based, focusing on concrete skills and behavior changes rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
Katie has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How do I start working with her and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.