- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose focus
- CBT and client-centered
About Karrie
Karrie Houston is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.
Karrie uses a direct, person-focused way of working. She listens to what matters most and helps people name immediate concerns. Sessions tend to be straightforward conversations that look at thoughts, behaviors, and motivation. Practical steps and small experiments are often part of the work.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in each person's experience. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try alternative responses. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.
Karrie prioritizes clear communication and steady progress. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and checks in about what is useful between sessions. People who want concrete strategies for daily stress, or help sorting direction after a change, will find this orientation practical.
Sessions are conducted in English and occur from her Michigan practice. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's lead to clarify what matters and what to work on. This approach helps when someone needs a clear, respectful conversation about their concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Motivational interviewing supports change by exploring ambivalence and building internal reasons to move forward for issues like motivation or lifestyle shifts.
Figuring out the best approach is part of the work. Karrie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining client-centered listening with CBT techniques and motivational interviewing depending on the issue.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people choose a setup that minimizes camera time. These practical benefits help therapy slot into everyday routines without promising a particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, isolation, and life purpose.
How would she describe her approach to someone feeling stuck?
Her style is person-focused and practical. She listens, helps name what matters most, and introduces small steps to test change.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LMSW and has five years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, motivation, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Michigan and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.