Katharine St. AubinLMSW

Katharine St. Aubin is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and changes that come with big life transitions. She brings a calm, straightforward style and believes each person knows their story best. Taking a first step toward feeling better is often hard, and she aims to support people through that process.

She uses work-focused, practical strategies alongside acceptance-based and mindfulness ideas to help people build skills that matter day to day. Sessions typically include clear problem-solving, learning ways to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck, and practicing small behavior changes that add up over time. The goal is to make coping feel doable between visits.

Her background includes a decade of professional experience in Michigan. That time has included helping people facing addiction, caregiving strain, postpartum depression, relationship and communication problems, and challenges tied to aging and end-of-life care. Katharine also supports people dealing with mood differences such as bipolar disorder and depression, and those navigating career or parenting stress.

She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and mindfulness practices. These methods are blended to fit each person’s needs rather than used in a fixed sequence. Conversations and exercises are paced to match what someone can try between sessions.

If someone wants to begin, Katharine asks about what matters most right now and what small steps would feel realistic. From there she and the person set goals and check progress so therapy stays practical and relevant.

How Katharine uses ACT, CBT, and mindfulness in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps clarify values and guide small choices that match what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and teaches concrete tools to shift those patterns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle attention to bodily and emotional signals to reduce reactivity and build calm.

Figuring out which approach fits best is a team effort. The therapist will listen to what you want to change, try a few approaches, and check in about what feels helpful. Together you set goals and adjust methods based on progress and preferences.

Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life because it reduces travel and can allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. It can also let people practice skills between sessions in the settings where challenges occur. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework to match daily routines, helping new habits stick without overwhelming a schedule.