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Karrie Houston, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered care
About Karrie
Karrie Houston is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.
Karrie prefers a straightforward and practical approach. She listens first, then helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Together they test small changes to see what helps in day-to-day life. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one of her main methods alongside client-centered work and motivational interviewing.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and clearer thinking. People often practice new responses between meetings and review what does and does not work. Karrie encourages step-by-step progress rather than big, sudden shifts. She keeps sessions focused on goals the person sets.
Karrie draws on her five years of experience to offer long-term and short-term support. Her work is practical and goal oriented, aimed at helping people manage symptoms and improve coping. She explains techniques plainly and checks that they fit each person's routine.
People meet with her to talk, try new behaviors, and adjust their plans as needed. The process is collaborative - she helps people figure out small, manageable ways to change thoughts and habits that get in the way of daily life.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Karrie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, validation, and working at the client’s pace to clarify goals and values. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change by exploring ambivalence and boosting readiness.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. Sessions are a team effort to try small experiments and adjust plans based on what actually helps.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel time, and use exercises in real-life settings between sessions. Talk with her about what will fit your routine and tech comfort so scheduling and session length match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and women's issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and focused on skills. She listens, helps notice unhelpful thoughts, and tries small behavioral changes to see what helps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Karrie has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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