Katherine Pettit

Katherine Pettit is a licensed master social worker who focuses on helping people manage anger alongside related concerns like stress, anxiety, addiction, and grief. She brings six years of clinical experience and aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where people can set goals and try practical strategies. Katherine speaks English and practices in Michigan as an LMSW. Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses motivational interviewing to build motivation and uncover strengths. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. These methods are paired with attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. Katherine often helps people dealing with substance use and co-occurring issues, including relapse prevention and codependency. She also supports those coping with trauma, depression, bipolar mood concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy-related worries. Work often focuses on concrete steps clients can take between sessions. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Katherine listens for values and priorities, then helps break larger goals into smaller, achievable tasks. She encourages self-compassion and practical problem solving when setbacks happen. If someone is considering therapy for anger or related struggles, Katherine asks them to think about what matters most and what a first small step could look like. Prospective clients are invited to start with the platform’s matching process to schedule a session.

How her approaches shape online care

Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationships affect how people react now, and it can help when anger or trust issues come from past hurts. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead so goals feel relevant and realistic. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) centers on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce angry reactions and improve mood. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katherine collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She usually starts with the person's priorities and adjusts strategies as progress is made. Please confirm which online session formats are offered before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule appointments around work or family commitments. Many people find that meeting remotely helps maintain momentum between sessions and lets them bring real-life situations into conversation more quickly.