- 25 years experience
- Strengths based
- Michigan LPC
About Katrina
Dr. Katrina Stokes welcomes people who are worried about relationships, family strain, grief, trauma, or career crossroads. She writes in a straightforward way and meets each person where they are. Many who begin work with her are nervous about that first step, and she acknowledges that courage is part of coming in for help.
She has 25 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor, licensed in Michigan. Her work emphasizes listening first. She believes each person knows their story best and draws on clients' strengths to move forward.
In sessions she uses clear, practical methods. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to the client. She also uses cognitive behavioral approaches to spot unhelpful thinking and try manageable changes.
Her practice includes attention to trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life questions, and infidelity issues.
People can expect a direct, respectful style focused on small steps and real-life problem solving. The emphasis is on what can be tried between sessions and how changes fit into everyday life. Dr. Stokes aims to help people make progress at a pace that feels doable.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and decide which issues to tackle first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and tries small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for relationship stress, grief reactions, and managing anxious thinking.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Together they check progress and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the client's needs.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as keeping appointments during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick conversation is helpful, or a session without video when bandwidth is limited. This profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking to know what is possible with this therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and career concerns. Additional focuses include first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and infidelity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, listening-first approach that highlights a person’s strengths. Her sessions often focus on small, doable changes and problem solving.
What background and experience does she bring?
She brings 25 years of professional experience in counseling and related work. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to common family and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this provider?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment structured?
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 this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.