- Calm listening
- Practical steps
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Katie
Katie Smith is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with five years of practice experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship and family concerns. Katie aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about their thoughts and feelings.
She supports people working through trauma, grief, anger, eating concerns, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD. Katie also notes an interest in adoption and foster care issues and can help individuals navigate the emotions and practical questions that can come with those experiences.
In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps clients identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings. The approach is collaborative; Katie works together with each person to set goals that fit their life and priorities. She emphasizes straightforward conversation and realistic, manageable change.
Clients often receive help building confidence, managing panic or obsessive thoughts, and coping with transitions like pregnancy or postpartum periods. Katie also offers support around women’s health and young adult concerns in ways that respect each person’s pace.
People who want to begin are invited to take a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Katie’s work aims to guide clients toward clearer choices and steadier emotional footing without pressure or judgment.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online therapy
Many people respond well to practical, evidence-based approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive-style techniques help identify and reframe negative thought patterns so they cause less distress. Behavioral strategies break problems into manageable actions, which can reduce panic, compulsive behaviors, or avoidance.Therapists also use skills-based work to build emotional regulation and coping tools for stress, grief, and relationship strain. These tools are taught in clear steps and practiced during and between sessions so clients can test what helps in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Katie will collaborate with each client to figure out which techniques suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan if something is not helping.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur, which can speed up meaningful change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katie commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, eating and anger issues, and ADHD-related struggles.
What is Katie's style in therapy?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, with a focus on listening, normalizing feelings, and suggesting small practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Katie has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Katie?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.