- stress and anxiety
- trauma and PTSD
- social anxiety
About Katherine
Katherine Stevens is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and help with coping through life changes. Katherine focuses on concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, and issues around isolation or loneliness.
Her approach treats the person as the expert on their own life. Sessions center on practical steps and clear talk about what is getting in the way. She listens for patterns around attachment, control, and communication that often show up in relationships and daily routines.
Katherine helps people build skills to manage overwhelming feelings and strong reactions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic, mood shifts, and trauma symptoms while also working on self-esteem and self-love. Work can include learning coping strategies and practicing new ways of responding to triggers.
She is direct about pacing and goals and encourages steady progress in small, manageable steps. Katherine also addresses practical life stressors such as caregiver strain, divorce or separation, and changes in life direction or purpose. Conversations often include clarifying values and next steps.
Sessions are offered in English and reflect her Washington licensure as an LMHC. People who want to start a plan together are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss what would help next.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address symptoms and patterns in everyday life. Cognitive-based strategies focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and panic going. These techniques help people practice different responses to feared situations and reduce avoidance over time.Trauma-informed methods look at how past stressful or abusive experiences affect current reactions. This approach works on grounding tools, managing intense emotions, and slowly building tolerance for difficult memories or triggers. A skills-focused approach to self-esteem and emotion regulation complements trauma work by giving concrete practices to use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That process may include trying a technique for a few sessions and then adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. In general, online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel, allowing sessions during a lunch break, or enabling shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length, scheduling, and how to proceed with the matching questionnaire when you are ready.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. The profile also lists issues such as panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions focus on practical steps, clear conversation, and skill-building. Katherine frames clients as experts on their own lives and works collaboratively to set manageable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm cost details during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.