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Karrie Houston

Karrie Houston

LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

Practical support for stress and women's concerns

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Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Sessions
Online
Listed in
Michigan
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship help
  • Self-esteem work

About Karrie

Karrie Houston is a licensed social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, and self-esteem. She also supports clients facing life changes and women’s issues. Her approach is down-to-earth and focused on practical next steps.

Karrie creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most. She encourages honest conversation about feelings and behavior. Sessions aim to identify clear goals and small, doable actions to try between meetings.

She blends client-centered work with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. That means clients set the pace while Karrie offers tools to reframe thoughts, spot unhelpful patterns, and increase motivation. The work tends to be straightforward and goal-oriented rather than abstract.

Her background includes five years of professional practice as an LMSW in Michigan. She draws on that experience when helping people cope with caregiver stress, attachment or abandonment concerns, body image, and loneliness. Karrie also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and cultivating self-love.

People often come for help when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to try next. Karrie aims to make the process less confusing and more manageable. To begin, users are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.

How Karrie's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects understanding, and helps clarify what the client wants to change. This approach can be helpful for people needing a listening, empathic partner while they sort feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts shape feelings and actions. It offers practical tools to test negative thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes. It uses gentle questions and reflection to build motivation and identify personal reasons for change. This can pair well with goal-focused work from CBT or client-centered sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's goals, needs, and comfort level. Expect adjustments over time as progress and preferences become clearer.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work also makes it simpler to connect when attending in-person meetings would be difficult. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking so sessions fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Karrie commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, attachment or abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and straightforward. She creates a nonjudgmental space and works with clients to set clear goals and practical steps.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has five years of professional experience working as a licensed social worker. That experience informs her work with common life stresses and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She is not accepting international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the available session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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