Katherine Pettit, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Katherine

Katherine Pettit is a licensed mental health clinician who blends practical tools with a respectful, client-led approach. She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - based in Michigan with six years of clinical experience. Katherine focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma, and relationship or family-related issues.

She uses clear, straightforward language and works alongside clients to set realistic goals. Katherine centers sessions on the person’s own goals and strengths.

Background and approach

She uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and build motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Solution-focused work keeps sessions goal-directed and practical.

Her work includes relapse prevention and codependency patterns, along with support for grief, anger, sleep problems, and challenges like ADHD or bipolar symptoms. Katherine also addresses shame, isolation, body image, and family of origin issues when they come up. She aims to create short-term plans that fit everyday life.

Sessions emphasize small, doable steps and change that feels manageable rather than overwhelming. Katherine encourages clients to notice progress and adjust plans as needed. Katherine emphasizes collaboration and respect in every meeting.

She helps people decide what matters most and then picks tools that match their situation and pace. For those ready to take a step, she offers steady support through the process.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting concerns

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape the way people connect and trust others. In practice this means talking about patterns that began in family life and trying new ways of relating to reduce hurt and build safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and everyday stress. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term style that helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum toward specific goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Katherine views therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients try different methods until they find what fits their goals, needs, and comfort level. She often combines techniques so sessions stay focused and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people managing busy family schedules or living far from a clinic. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, while phone sessions can be easier on low-bandwidth days. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins and support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and adapt care to everyday life.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Katherine address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues like grief, sleep problems, anger, and relationship or family concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, using motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies to set achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Katherine has six years of experience providing care in Michigan, including work with substance use and co-occurring conditions.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - registered in Michigan under MI LMSW 6801110700 and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How do fees and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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