Katherine Pettit

Katherine Pettit is a licensed mental health clinician (LMSW) based in Michigan who focuses on trauma-informed care and recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. She centers work on the person in front of her and helps people move toward their goals with practical steps. Katherine uses straightforward approaches so people can see what to try between sessions.

She has six years of experience supporting people with addiction concerns and related mental health issues like depression and anxiety. She also helps with relationship stress, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and issues connected to family of origin and codependency. Katherine often addresses post-traumatic stress and compassion fatigue in her work.

Katherine blends Trauma-Focused Therapy with attachment-based and client-centered ideas. She introduces tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help people change habits and cope with difficult feelings. Sessions emphasize clear goals, manageable steps, and what feels doable for each person.

Katherine sees the client as the expert on their life. She prioritizes empowerment, self-determination, and practical planning. That means making room for a person’s values and pace while focusing on relapse prevention, communication skills, and rebuilding trust with oneself.

If someone is ready to make a change, Katherine offers steady support and guidance as they work toward it. The first step is a short matching process to connect with her and schedule sessions based on availability.

How trauma-informed and attachment approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on addressing the impact of traumatic events and helping people build safety, coping skills, and gradual processing of painful memories. It can be useful for those dealing with post-traumatic stress, overwhelming memories, or lasting effects of abuse.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns with others and with oneself. It helps people notice relational habits and practice new ways of connecting and managing strong emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often includes simple exercises to try between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods match their goals, history, and preferences. That collaboration may mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Many people find online therapy helps fit work and family life because it reduces travel time and can be scheduled more flexibly. Before booking, confirm the session formats offered for this therapist so they meet your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to keep consistent appointments, focus on practical homework, and bring real-life situations into therapy conversations without promising a specific format.