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Katherine Howes

Family-minded LCSW focused on practical steps

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Katherine

Katherine Howes is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. She focuses on practical steps that parents and caregivers can use at home. Her approach aims to boost confidence so families can move forward one step at a time.

Katherine uses a respectful, down-to-earth style. She listens first and adapts her plan to each person. Sessions are collaborative and focused on clear goals rather than jargon.

Background and approach

Therapy conversations are designed to feel useful from the first meeting. She has six years of professional experience and has worked in juvenile justice and school settings. That background shaped her ability to speak plainly with people from varied backgrounds.

It also informs how she helps clients handle family problems and communication breakdowns. Methods are chosen to fit the issue at hand. Katherine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

She uses Client-Centered techniques to keep the work focused on what the individual or family wants to change. Narrative and motivational ideas are woven in to clarify values and strengthen resolve. Her aim is to identify existing strengths and build practical skills for everyday life.

She tailors conversations and plans to each client’s needs. Parents and caregivers looking for straightforward, goal-oriented support may find her style especially helpful.

How therapy approaches translate to online family work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist mirrors concerns, asks questions, and helps people identify their own goals. This style is helpful when families need someone to validate their experience and gently guide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT works well for anxiety, stress, mood challenges, and managing anger in everyday family life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Katherine will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Video calls let people interact face to face from home, while phone sessions can be easier when schedules are tight. Live chat and text messaging provide short check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity and apply new skills in real time.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Katherine works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and grief concerns, eating and body image problems, self esteem, career and coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also lists additional focuses such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and domestic violence.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a respectful, down-to-earth approach that starts with listening. Sessions are collaborative, goal focused, and tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience and has worked in juvenile justice and school settings, which informs her ability to work with people from varied situations.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW20047.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How do I begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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