Katie Hunter

Katie Hunter is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on practical help for people facing major life stresses. She works with those navigating anxiety, grief, chronic or terminal illness, caregiver strain, and career-related change. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at helping people regain a sense of footing when life feels overwhelming.

She draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful space where each person’s experience leads the work. Katie also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help spot unhelpful thoughts and shift patterns that add to distress. When trauma is involved, she brings trauma-focused approaches that prioritize safety and pacing.

In sessions she helps people name what’s most urgent, set small achievable goals, and build practical coping skills. That might look like breaking big problems into manageable steps, practicing emotion regulation skills, or testing new ways of handling difficult conversations at work or home.

Katie has 13 years of experience supporting people through major transitions such as job loss, separation, or health crises. She often supports caregivers and partners dealing with the emotional toll of a loved one’s illness or addiction. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing is possible even after painful experiences.

Clients can expect an approachable, goal-focused process that balances short-term strategies with deeper emotional work when needed. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How Katie’s Approaches Fit Online Care

Client-centered work focuses on the person’s needs and priorities. It means the therapist listens, reflects, and follows what matters most to the client. This approach helps with stress, grief, and decisions about work or caregiving.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. In practical exercises clients learn to test unhelpful thoughts and try new, healthier behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and occupational stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving how someone copes under pressure. It can be helpful when intense feelings, anger, or relationship strain interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice can change as needs shift over time, and small goals are set collaboratively.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as during a work break or between caregiving tasks. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm which options are offered when you schedule. Many people find remote work helpful for keeping continuity of care during illness, reducing travel time, and meeting regularly while managing other responsibilities.