Karrie Houston

Karrie Houston is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, and low self-esteem. She emphasizes a straightforward, supportive approach so people can speak openly about difficult feelings. Karrie acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make that first step as manageable as possible.

In sessions she focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be named and explored. She listens for what matters most to each person and works together to set small, practical goals. Conversations often include ways to build confidence and motivation, and to address relationship and communication problems.

Karrie draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and prioritize their perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and develop different ways of thinking and acting. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change.

Her work also covers issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns, body image, caregiving stress, forgiveness, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Karrie brings five years of professional experience as an LMSW, working with these kinds of concerns in Michigan.

She keeps sessions practical and focused on doable steps. Many people move from feeling overwhelmed to noticing clearer choices and calmer responses. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How these approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The therapist listens closely and follows what the person wants to talk about, helping them feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for building trust and deciding what goals matter most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people notice patterns that lead to anger or anxiety and try small, practical changes to reduce those reactions. This approach is often used for stress, low self-esteem, and relationship communication problems.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental way to explore motivation for change. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking different steps, and it supports building confidence to move forward.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn't helped before, then suggest approaches to try. Sessions can be adjusted over time based on what feels most useful to the person.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions that avoid travel time, or options that reduce the need for camera use. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while managing everyday responsibilities.