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Katherine Howes

Compassionate, practical therapy for life's challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Katherine

Katherine Howes is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addiction, grief, and a range of related concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on six years of clinical experience to help clients identify strengths and build practical skills for managing difficult emotions and life transitions. Katherine emphasizes individualized care, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Her approach centers on meeting people where they are and fostering confidence to move forward. She works with issues including self-esteem, eating and body image concerns, career challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and matters tied to identity such as LGBT and gender dysphoria.

Katherine’s background includes work in juvenile justice and school settings, which she uses to inform a respectful, sensitive, and flexible style in clinical work. She aims to collaborate with clients to uncover resilience and sustain momentum toward a more satisfying life.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Katherine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and perspectives shape the pace and focus of sessions. Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she employs to help people develop present-moment awareness and coping strategies for managing strong emotions and recurring stressors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine works with clients to assess needs, values, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time so treatment remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, fit therapy into a busy life, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katherine commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring treatment to each person’s needs.
What clinical background does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of professional experience and has worked in juvenile justice and school systems, which informs her practical and adaptable approach to care.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Florida with licence FL LCSW SW20047.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English