Katharine Alfs is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes.
01About Katharine
Katharine Alfs is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She brings a calm presence and decades of hands-on experience to sessions. People meet a steady clinician who listens and focuses on practical steps.
Katharine holds the credential LMHC and also lists LPC in her profile. Her work centers on building coping skills and making daily life feel more manageable.
Background and approach
She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead and uses cognitive-behavioral tools to handle unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness practices and emotion-focused ideas are added when they fit the situation.
Over a long career Katharine has worked with a wide range of concerns, including caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, workplace strain, and issues around divorce and domestic violence. She also addresses panic, social anxiety, and mood disorders while taking multicultural background into account. Sessions tend to focus on short, doable strategies and clearer thinking about next steps.
Katharine helps people identify small changes that reduce distress and build resilience over time. Progress is tracked in practical ways so goals stay clear. She practices in Florida and offers services in English.
With 44 years of experience, Katharine brings steady guidance for people seeking practical help and straightforward support.
02Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH14784 · expires March 2027
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401000862 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1386723542 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Katharine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Katharine names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Katharine names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Katharine's Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. The therapist offers understanding and reflection so people can find their own solutions and feel heard in each session.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving tolerance for distress. DBT-style techniques taught online can help with panic, mood swings, and better emotion regulation in stressful moments.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work together. The therapist reviews needs, goals, and preferences with each person and adjusts methods over time, so treatment stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging work well for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care when schedules change.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Katharine address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, workplace issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is empathetic and practical, blending client-centered listening with tools from cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize clear, doable strategies for everyday life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 44 years of clinical experience working with a variety of mental health and life stress concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credentials are LMHC and LPC and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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