Dr. Katrina Stokes

Dr. Katrina Stokes helps people who are feeling stuck by listening first and asking simple questions. She guides clients through relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and career stress. Her tone is straightforward and encouraging for those who find the first step hard to take.

With 25 years of professional experience, Dr. Stokes works from the view that clients are the experts in their own lives. She looks for practical strengths people already have and uses those as a starting point for change. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that build confidence over time.

Her approach blends Trauma-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address painful memories, current patterns, and day-to-day coping. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy when clients want to shift habits or pursue a specific outcome.

In practice she keeps conversations direct and grounded. Clients can expect to talk through concerns, identify actionable next steps, and track progress across sessions. The work is collaborative - the therapist helps set the pace and adapt methods to each person.

Dr. Stokes is an LPC licensed in Michigan and brings long-term experience across medical and counseling settings. If you are ready to begin, she encourages people to recognize their strengths and take one small step toward change.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process distressing memories in a paced way, with attention to what feels manageable in each session. It is used when past events continue to affect daily life and coping. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s perspective first, offering reflective listening and support to help someone find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical techniques for changing them, which can be useful for anxiety, grief, and work-related stress.

Finding the right approach is a joint effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods, check what works, and adjust the plan as needed so sessions match real needs.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, avoid travel time, and let people participate from different locations. Licensed professionals adapt techniques like trauma-focused pacing and CBT exercises so they work in a remote setting, while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical tools.