Karrie Houston , LMSW

Karrie Houston, LMSW, helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She also supports concerns around abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiver stress, communication, forgiveness, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.

Karrie keeps sessions simple and direct. She offers a space to talk through what feels most urgent. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long lectures. She listens closely and reflects back what feels true for each person.

In session she uses a client-centered stance, so the client's goals shape the work. She brings cognitive behavioral techniques to help spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure how to move forward.

Karrie trained and practices as a licensed master social worker, LMSW, in Michigan and brings five years of experience to her work. She aims to make the first sessions feel manageable and approachable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.

Sessions tend to focus on small, doable changes that fit daily life. She supports people in building better communication habits, handling anger without escalating, and developing routines that reduce anxiety. The goal is clearer choices and more steady days.

Approaches that guide online work and what they do

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist reflects what is said, helps clarify goals, and supports each person in choosing the pace and direction of work. This approach can help people who want a respectful, nonpressured space to make change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and tests small behavior changes to see what helps reduce anxiety or improve mood. CBT is practical for dealing with stress, worry, and low self-esteem.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that supports motivation and commitment. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking steps forward by drawing out their own reasons for change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and keep continuity of care when schedules change.