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Katharine Alfs, LMHC, LPC

Licensed counselor guiding resilience and healing
  • 44 years experience
  • LMHC and LPC
  • Video phone chat messaging

About Katharine Alfs

With 44 years of clinical experience, Katharine Alfs brings seasoned perspective to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. She centers her work on wellness and healing, helping people develop practical skill sets to improve coping and manage stressors over time.

Her practice reflects a nuanced, empathetic stance that honors each person's journey and cultural background. Katharine offers thoughtful, personalized guidance that aims to strengthen resilience and foster a sense of hope as clients navigate transitions and difficulties. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and approaches care with attention to each client's goals and pace.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katharine Alfs have?

Katharine Alfs has 44 years of experience.

Is Katharine Alfs a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: LMHC, LPC. License details: FL LMHC MH14784, MI LPC 6401000862.

In which languages does Katharine Alfs provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Katharine Alfs located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Katharine Alfs as my therapist?

You can work with Katharine Alfs through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katharine Alfs work with international clients?

Katharine Alfs does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katharine Alfs 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 a 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.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that lets clients set the pace and focus of sessions. It supports people who need a collaborative space to explore values, strengthen self-esteem, and regain direction during life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach that helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood. It offers concrete skills and strategies that people can apply between sessions to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, provides tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. It is useful for individuals who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Katharine will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into a busy life, manage mobility or caregiving constraints, and maintain continuity of support across transitions.

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