Karrie Houston, LMSW

Karrie Houston is a Michigan-based Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with five years of professional experience supporting people through change and challenge. She works primarily with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, anger and motivation, and issues related to self-esteem and confidence. Karrie emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly and explored constructively.

Karrie collaborates with each person to identify practical goals and develop strategies that fit their daily life, whether the focus is repairing communication, managing strong emotions, or building a stronger sense of self. Her approach balances empathy with clear, actionable steps so clients leave sessions feeling understood and more capable of moving forward.

Karrie acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and meets each new client with support and respect for their pace. She encourages those seeking help to take that first step toward wellbeing and offers guidance tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive environment where the client’s perspective guides the work; the therapist listens deeply and helps clients build self-awareness and self-compassion, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and emotions, making it a common choice for stress, anxiety, and anger management. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that strengthens a person’s own motivation to change and can be especially helpful when addressing motivation, confidence, or readiness for new habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Karrie works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time so clients feel involved and supported. Karrie offers online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and flexibility. These modalities make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow ongoing support in formats that match a client’s comfort and routine.