
Michigan
Katie Kowalski, LLMSW
Limited Licensed Master Social Worker
Welcome! In today’s fast-paced and often disconnected world, having a safe and supportive space to heal and grow is essential. My goal as a therapist is to co-create that space with you—one grounded in compassion, collaboration, and trust.
I take a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy, integrating principles from Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe therapy is most effective when it is tailored to your unique experiences, values, and goals, honoring your individual story rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Alongside my work in private practice, I serve as a school social worker, supporting students and families navigating academic, social, and emotional stressors. This experience informs my understanding of development, systems, and the complex ways life stress can impact overall well-being.
I view therapy as a collaborative process. Together, we will explore concerns, identify patterns, strengthen coping skills, and build resilience. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment where you are met with curiosity, respect, and genuine care.
I work with
Accepted insurances
- 6 Degrees
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aegis LLC
- Aetna/ First Health
- Aetna
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
- Aetna EAP
- Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
- American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
- Assured Benefit Administrators
- Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
- Christian Brothers Services
I specialize in
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar
- Mood Disorder
- Relationship/Family Stress
- General Behavioral Issues
- Grief and Bereavement
- Self Esteem
- Life Transitions
- Stress
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Humanistic
Treatment approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Trauma Focused
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
- Cognitive Therapy
- Compassion Focused
Communities I work with
- BIPOC Allied
- Body Positivity
- Cancer Allied
- LGBTQIA+ Allied
- Victim/Survivor of Abuse or Other Interpersonal Crime
Education
Master in Social Work
University of MichiganGraduated 2024
Supervised by
Emily Lemke