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Katie Howerton

Therapist(she/her)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Social media and news reports remind us daily that we are not good enough, smart enough, and are living in a world of uncertainty and chaos. You don't have to live life like that. You can be happy or even proud of the life that you are living. With 12+ years of experience in the field, I can provide guidance and tools to help you find more connection with yourself and overall contentment with the life that you have, while at the same time, striving to achieve your goals. I specialize in addiction issues as well as relationship dynamics, and general anxiety and depression. I work mostly with individuals age 18+. I also have several years of experience and training in couples counseling.

My approach to therapy

With the use of modalities such as CBT, EFT, and Motivational Interviewing, we can explore any emotional stressor you may be facing. I try to be honest and direct, but also kind and open-minded. I meet you at your level. If one strategy isn't working, you can tell me, and we will approach things from a different angle.

What you can expect from me

The first session will be an introduction for both of us. I will ask you questions about your history, current life, and issues you would like to address. You don't have to come in knowing exactly what to talk about. We will will talk, get to know each other, and see how therapy may be able to help.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Grand Valley State University
  • License type
    LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Adv (Plus Blue), Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Priority Health, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Experiential, Seeking Safety, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Brief Dynamic, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavioral, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English