- DBT skills focus
- CBT for thoughts
- Motivational support
About Katherine
Katherine Potts, LMSW, LCSW helps people who are tired of feeling stuck by depression, anxiety, or relationship stress. She writes short, practical goals with each person and focuses on small steps that can change daily life. Her style is direct but warm, and she encourages learning skills that can be used between sessions.
Katherine earned a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University and has practiced for about ten years. She brings experience from work with people facing mood instability, substance use, and trauma. She has also supported those dealing with eating concerns, grief and loss, and challenges tied to family of origin and codependency.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people clarify values and take steps toward change.
Katherine has co-facilitated DBT groups and has worked with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, so she is familiar with skills-based approaches to intense emotions. She often blends skill practice, gentle reality testing, and goal-focused homework to build momentum.
People who reach out can expect a practical, skill-oriented approach aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. She invites clients to start where they are and learn tools that fit their life and goals.
Katherine earned a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University and has practiced for about ten years. She brings experience from work with people facing mood instability, substance use, and trauma. She has also supported those dealing with eating concerns, grief and loss, and challenges tied to family of origin and codependency.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people clarify values and take steps toward change.
Katherine has co-facilitated DBT groups and has worked with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, so she is familiar with skills-based approaches to intense emotions. She often blends skill practice, gentle reality testing, and goal-focused homework to build momentum.
People who reach out can expect a practical, skill-oriented approach aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. She invites clients to start where they are and learn tools that fit their life and goals.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.