Katharine Alfs

Katharine Alfs is a licensed therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She brings a calm, steady presence and practical strategies to sessions so people can find steadier footing during hard times.

With 44 years of experience, she draws on a mix of approaches to meet each person where they are. Sessions focus on learning concrete coping skills, improving communication, and developing routines that ease daily strain. Katharine pays attention to cultural background and life context when shaping therapy plans.

Her work also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, workplace pressures, mood concerns, panic attacks, social anxiety, and issues many women face. Divorce and separation are listed among the concerns she supports, with attention to the emotions and decisions that come with those transitions.

Katharine uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to help people test new ways of thinking and behaving. She may include elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work when helpful for emotional regulation and relationship concerns.

People who start here can expect straightforward conversation, skill-building, and a focus on what matters to them. To begin, users choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Subscriptions are used for sessions and can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy puts the person's concerns first and focuses on listening, respect, and the goals the client sets. It helps people feel heard and supports them as they try new ways of coping.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and to cope with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be useful for strong emotional reactions and for building steady coping routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a workday break, fewer travel logistics, or meeting when it is harder to leave home. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people practice skills, process decisions, and track progress over time.