Katherine Howes, LCSW

Katherine Howes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, and relationship and family concerns. She also supports people dealing with grief, body image and self-esteem issues, career transition, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and questions around gender and sexuality. Katherine aims to meet people where they are and build confidence for the next steps.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens first and adapts the plan to each person rather than using the same steps for everyone. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what feels achievable in day-to-day life.

Katherine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness tools to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and manage strong emotions. She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to clarify values and rewrite difficult personal stories. These methods are used to address problems such as anger, addiction, low mood, and family tension.

Her six years of experience include work inside the juvenile justice and school systems, which shaped her ability to communicate clearly with people from varied backgrounds. That background informs how she adapts language and pace to fit each person’s needs.

Katherine describes therapy as a collaborative process. She focuses on strengths, sets concrete goals, and adjusts plans as progress is made so clients can move toward a more manageable and satisfying life.

Approaches and online therapy options

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and responding with empathy and respect. It helps people who need a supportive space to clarify goals, process strong feelings, and build self-confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, address anger, and change unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and improve focus when emotions are intense. These skills are handy for stress, anxiety, and coping with grief.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as treatment progresses. Clients and the therapist review progress and change tactics when needed.

Online therapy here is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, shorter updates, or ongoing written reflection between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.