FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LMSW

Katherine Pettit, LMSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Katherine online.

About Katherine

Katherine Pettit is a licensed clinical social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who integrates motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused methods to help clients move toward clearer goals and healthier routines.

Background and approach

She frames therapy around each person’s own expertise about their life, offering collaboration and practical tools for issues such as substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, depression, anxiety, and relapse prevention. Her practice also addresses ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related difficulties.

With six years of experience, Katherine emphasizes empowerment and self-determination while tailoring care to individual needs. She brings trauma-informed practices into sessions when relevant, and works with clients on communication problems, codependency, compulsive behaviors, sleep disturbances, and mood challenges including bipolar symptoms.

Katherine’s approach blends evidence-based strategies with a client-centered stance so people can build coping skills and pursue meaningful change at their own pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care That Fit Your Goals

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current connections; it can help people understand trust, intimacy, and communication issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address habits that interfere with daily life. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental way to clarify a person’s reasons for change and strengthen commitment to goals such as reducing substance use or improving routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Katherine collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan evolves with the client rather than rigidly following a single modality.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible and allow people to access care from different locations within Michigan. These formats support continuity of care and let clients choose the way of working that fits their lifestyle while still using evidence-based interventions and collaborative planning.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?
Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related challenges such as sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends client-centered collaboration with motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral tools, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed practices to empower clients and support goal-directed change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with substance use, co-occurring disorders, mood concerns, and related mental health issues.
What credentials and location information are available?
Katherine holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LMSW 6801110700.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or serve international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Katherine can help with

Katherine Pettit works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Katherine works with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Katherine works with depression and anxiety.

How Katherine approaches therapy

Katherine's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Katherine is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan.