Katrina Herweh

Katrina Herweh is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also supports people dealing with isolation and loneliness, life changes, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Katrina writes plainly and focuses on practical steps to feel steadier in day-to-day life.

Katrina trained at Xavier University and Miami University, and she is pursuing a PhD in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. She has five years of clinical social work experience. Her background includes work with trauma, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and seasonal affective disorder, and she blends several evidence-informed approaches in session.

In sessions she aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can set clear goals and try small changes. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe painful stories and Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change.

Expect a collaborative pace. Katrina listens closely, suggests practical strategies, and checks in about what is working. She pays attention to the emotional and the practical sides of problems, like coping with loneliness or shifting routines after a loss.

Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented while staying respectful of each person’s experience. To begin, she asks a few questions to match goals and then arranges sessions around scheduling needs.

How Katrina’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person’s lead. It helps people feel heard and build trust so they can tackle issues like loneliness or grief at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and low mood.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by rewriting the stories they tell about difficult experiences. This can be useful when trauma or guilt keeps someone stuck.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as change happens.

The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also allow people to use phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.