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Katherine Potts, LMSW, LCSW

Skills-based therapy for lasting change
  • CBT and DBT skills
  • Support for addiction recovery
  • Help with relationships

About Katherine Potts

Katherine Potts, LMSW, LCSW, is a social worker who brings 10 years of experience to her therapy practice. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from Wayne State University in Detroit in 2004, and she integrates practical, skills-based methods to help clients navigate a wide range of challenges.

Her work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Katherine supports individuals and couples who are dealing with concerns such as anxiety, mood instability, negative self-talk, low self-esteem, and the impact of trauma. She also works with substance use, addiction, eating disorders, and codependency, including family system patterns and concerns often associated with Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Katherine has experience helping people challenge irrational beliefs, including experiences of paranoia, and she also supports clients through grief and loss. She has worked extensively with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and has co-facilitated a DBT group. In sessions, she often incorporates DBT skills and encourages clients who are open to it to build these tools for everyday life and long-term coping.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katherine Potts have?

Katherine Potts has 10 years of experience providing therapy and support to individuals and couples.

Is Katherine Potts a licensed therapist?

Yes. Katherine Potts holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW. Her license details are MI LMSW 6801086421 and NM LCSW C-11167.

In which languages does Katherine Potts provide therapy?

Katherine Potts provides therapy in English.

Where is Katherine Potts located?

Katherine Potts is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Katherine Potts as my therapist?

You can work with Katherine Potts through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling preferences.

Does Katherine Potts work with international clients?

Yes. Katherine Potts works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katherine Potts cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-based approaches, delivered online

Katherine Potts uses several structured approaches that translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns like negative self-talk and practice more workable ways of responding to stress, anxiety, or low mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-oriented approach that emphasizes tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and navigating relationships more effectively. It can be especially helpful for mood instability and for clients who want concrete strategies they can use between sessions. Motivational Interviewing supports change by exploring ambivalence with compassion and clarity, which can be valuable when someone feels stuck or is working on substance use or other difficult habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Katherine collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what has or has not helped before, and choose strategies that fit their needs and preferences, adjusting as therapy progresses.

Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support and reflection, making it easier to stay engaged even with busy schedules or changing circumstances.

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