Katie Shadrick , LPCC

Katie Shadrick is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and addiction-related concerns. Katie also supports those dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood issues, and LGBT-related matters.

She uses a straightforward, supportive style that begins by meeting people where they are. Sessions focus on building a trusting working relationship and teaching practical skills that can be used between meetings. Katie blends client-centered listening with goal-focused tools to tackle day-to-day problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to identify thought and behavior patterns that get in the way. Motivational Interviewing helps when change feels overwhelming or when people are unsure how to start. Trauma-focused methods are offered for those who have experienced past hurt or abuse.

Katie has seven years of experience in the mental health field and holds an MN LPCC credential. Her background includes working across a range of concerns such as relationship and family-of-origin issues, chronic illness and pain, sexual assault and post-traumatic stress, and substance use challenges.

In sessions she aims to be practical and down-to-earth. Therapy often includes skill practice, short-term behavior experiments, and collaborative problem solving. The focus is on small, achievable steps that move a person toward clearer goals.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person first. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify goals so sessions feel focused on what matters to the client.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings. It breaks problems into manageable steps, teaches specific coping skills, and often includes short exercises to practice between meetings to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods, then tailor the plan together so it fits the person's life and needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use verbal and visual cues for deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, more frequent check-ins and make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules.