- Experienced clinician
- Skill-focused therapy
- Respectful listening
About Katharine
Katharine Alfs is a licensed therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She brings calm, steady support to people worried about daily pressure or sudden transitions. Her work also includes attention to panic disorder and panic attacks when those issues are present.
With 44 years of experience, Katharine uses straightforward, practical methods to help people cope and build new skills. She listens closely to each person’s history and cultural background and shapes sessions around what matters most to them. Sessions focus on problem-solving, managing emotions, and learning tools that can be used between meetings.
Her approach draws from several therapeutic styles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness offer skills for emotion regulation and staying present.
Katharine describes herself as empathetic and pragmatic. She aims to make therapy a place where people can try new ways of responding to stress. The tone in sessions is respectful and direct, with attention to what works in daily life.
Practically, she is licensed as an LMHC and a LPC and works from Florida. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, with the therapist listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and in charge of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms such as excessive worry or panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining elements of different approaches and adjusting tools as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practice skills in the settings where people experience their day-to-day challenges. Licensed professionals can adapt homework, mindfulness exercises, and CBT tools to work well in remote sessions, so therapy can remain practical and focused even when you can’t meet in person.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
44+ years
Listed in
Florida, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is the general therapy style used in sessions?
The style is collaborative and practical, emphasizing active listening and skill building. Sessions often include problem-solving, emotion regulation techniques, and strategies to apply between meetings.
How much experience does this therapist bring?
She has 44 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life-stage transitions. That background informs a steady and seasoned approach to therapy.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Florida. Those are the listed professional credentials.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing can be confirmed during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability. That process connects you to the scheduling step.