- Focus on skills
- Nonjudgmental listening
- Goal oriented
About Katherine
Katherine Gatlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, addiction, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and depression. She aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and grounded for someone taking the first step.
Katherine creates a welcoming space where clients can speak about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She emphasizes practical conversation and steady support rather than rushed solutions. Her approach is collaborative - she listens, offers feedback, and works with each person to set realistic goals.
In sessions she will help clients notice patterns of thinking and behavior and try small, testable changes. She draws on techniques that teach emotion regulation and skills for handling strong feelings. The focus is on usable strategies people can apply between sessions.
Katherine values each person’s perspective and tailors plans to fit real life. She encourages people to build strengths and to practice new ways of coping at a manageable pace. Progress is measured by what matters most to the client rather than by labels.
With five years of professional experience, Katherine blends practical therapy methods with patience and respect. People who want clear tools and steady guidance may find her style especially helpful. She works in English and is licensed to practice in Wisconsin.
How therapeutic approaches and online work fit together
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying small practical changes to behavior. It can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and eating-related concerns by teaching steps people can practice between sessions.DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can reduce impulsive or self-destructive reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katherine will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals evolve and progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let people use approaches like CBT and DBT exercises in the context of daily routines, so skills are practiced where they matter most.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katherine support?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, eating issues, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and depression, plus related areas like codependency and body image.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and teaches skills clients can use between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
Katherine has five years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns including trauma, eating issues, and anxiety.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.