- 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 works with people facing substance use and co-occurring concerns alongside depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles. Her practice also includes support for grief, trauma, sleep problems, and issues around guilt and shame.
Katherine approaches sessions from a person-centered perspective. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them set clear goals. She uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and solution-focused work to identify small, practical steps forward.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit when patterns of thinking and behavior are contributing to distress. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape current feelings and behavior. These approaches are used alongside trauma-informed practices for people who have experienced abuse or post-traumatic stress.
Katherine has particular experience supporting people with substance use, relapse prevention, and codependency. She also addresses body image, self-esteem, forgiveness, isolation, and the emotional impact of family of origin issues. Sessions tend to focus on concrete strategies that fit daily life.
Her style centers on collaborating with clients to build plans that reflect their priorities. Practical skills, short-term goals, and motivational work are common parts of the process. People who want a direct, goal-focused approach to handling guilt, shame, addiction, or related concerns may find this style helpful.
Therapeutic approaches and working together online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings, trust, and reactions. It can be helpful for people whose guilt or shame is tied to close relationships or family of origin issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and patterns that keep shame or guilt activated.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Katherine will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying practical techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is noticed.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists commonly adapt sessions so tools and goals translate to everyday routines rather than relying solely on long in-person meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with substance use and co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, trauma, and issues like guilt and shame.
How would she approach guilt or shame concerns?
She uses a person-centered style with motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps to identify small changes and ways to move forward.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LMSW with six years of experience, including work in substance use, relapse prevention, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing from?
Her credential is MI LMSW and she practices in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking since session formats were not specified in the biography.
How does the subscription pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.