Katherine Potts, LMSW, LCSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Katherine

Katherine Potts is a licensed social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She speaks plainly and works to make therapy feel manageable for busy parents. She draws on a decade of clinical experience and meets people where they are.

Her goal is to help families and individuals find clearer ways to cope and relate. Katherine earned a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. She holds an LMSW and an LCSW and has practiced for about 10 years in Michigan.

Background and approach

Her work includes helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and substance concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, low self-esteem, and eating issues. In sessions she uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change and Imago Relationship Therapy for couples and relational work. Katherine teaches skills that people can use between meetings to manage mood and communication. She has experience with family systems and with people who grew up in homes affected by addiction.

That background shapes how she looks at patterns that repeat across relationships. She offers calm, straightforward guidance and works collaboratively on goals. Katherine helps people untangle problems like codependency, attachment wounds, and commitment concerns.

She also addresses life transitions - such as separation, fertility struggles, or career shifts. Sessions are geared toward practical progress you can notice at home and in relationships.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Katherine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients manage emotions and change unhelpful thoughts. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. DBT teaches specific emotion regulation and interpersonal skills to improve mood stability and relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed based on progress and comfort level.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule. These options allow follow-up between sessions and flexible ways to check in when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, review exercises, and support parents and partners in making changes that matter at home.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

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 concerns does she commonly address?

Katherine works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses straightforward, skill-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing and Imago Relationship Therapy when relational work is needed.

What is her professional background?

Katherine has about 10 years of practice experience and has worked extensively with people facing mood instability, substance use, trauma, eating disorders, and patterns tied to family of origin issues.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials with record numbers MI LMSW 6801086421 and NM LCSW C-11167, and she practices from Michigan.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost work for sessions?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Michigan, New Mexico
Languages: English

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