- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Kathren
Kathren Monaweck is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also supports concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, and social anxiety.
Her practice emphasizes straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what practical steps might help. She adapts discussions and plans to the individual needs someone brings to therapy. The tone is respectful and attentive, without clinical jargon.
Over two decades in practice have included a wide range of presenting concerns. That experience informs how she helps people notice patterns, name painful feelings, and try different coping strategies. She pays attention to how past events, losses, and relationships affect current emotions.
In sessions she works with motivation and confidence when those are low. She supports people through grief and helps them manage mood shifts tied to depression or anxiety. When guilt or shame are present, she helps people look at what those feelings are linked to and consider healthier ways to respond.
If someone is ready to begin, the usual next step is to follow the site's online process and schedule a first meeting. The therapist uses a collaborative approach to shape goals and next steps that feel manageable for each person.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Two kinds of evidence-based approaches are commonly used to address trauma, grief, and mood concerns. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts that keep guilt, shame, or anxiety active; they teach practical skills for testing and changing those thoughts. Processing-based approaches help people name painful memories, sort out what those memories mean now, and reduce their hold on daily life.Finding the right approach often takes a few conversations. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which techniques fit the person’s goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, what feels manageable, and making small adjustments as therapy moves forward.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find that meeting remotely helps them keep continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like body image and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is straightforward and conversational. She focuses on current problems and practical steps that fit the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any licensing or regional details that may affect services before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
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.