KH Portrait of Karrie Houston

Karrie Houston, LMSW

Calm, practical support for worry and stress

5 years in practice · based in Michigan · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Karrie

Karrie Houston is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She also supports concerns around relationships, anger, and self-esteem. Her approach is direct and practical, aimed at helping people feel more confident and motivated.

She keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through worries and daily challenges. Karrie invites people to set small, realistic goals and she uses clear tools to track progress.

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Background and approach

Karrie draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person's lead. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit to help people find their own reasons for change.

Her background includes five years of professional practice in Michigan as an LMSW, which she uses to guide practical steps in therapy. She focuses on real-life issues like feeling isolated, working through attachment and abandonment concerns, and coping with life changes. Sessions often cover communication problems, caregiver stress, body image, self-love, and finding life purpose.

Karrie aims to help people build everyday coping skills they can use outside sessions. She encourages gradual progress and practical changes rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience first and focuses on listening without judgment; it helps when someone needs a calm space to understand feelings and set priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and boosts readiness when motivation is low.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Karrie will check in about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, sharing updates, or getting support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy schedule.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Karrie commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment and body image.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and nonjudgmental, focusing on clear, practical steps and small goals people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in the field as a licensed social worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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