Katharine St. Aubin, LMSW

Katharine St. Aubin is a Michigan-licensed clinician with more than 10 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, loss, motivation struggles, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker credential, and brings a strengths-focused perspective to her work. Katharine views each person as the expert of their own story and partners with them to identify and build on existing resources that can help address challenges and support growth.

She recognizes that reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life, and she offers steady encouragement and practical guidance throughout the process. Her approach centers on helping clients regain confidence, find meaningful direction, and develop coping strategies that fit their individual circumstances. Katharine aims to create a collaborative space where people feel heard, validated, and empowered to make changes that matter to them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Katharine frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a life that matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating major life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thoughts and patterns while building practical skills and behaviors. CBT is commonly applied for anxiety, low mood, and motivation challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Katharine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies over time and invites clients to give feedback so therapy evolves with their progress.

Online therapy with Katharine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These options provide flexibility for people who need appointments outside traditional office hours, those balancing work and family responsibilities, or anyone who prefers connecting from home. Licensed professionals can effectively use these formats to support skill building, emotional processing, and practical problem solving.