Katherine Bonham, LPCC

Katherine Bonham is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who focuses on practical, skills-based therapy. She draws on 13 years in mental health and addictions to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Katherine emphasizes clear explanations and everyday tools that people can use outside sessions.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Master of Science in counseling with a graduate certificate in addictions studies earned in 2013. Katherine began clinical work doing research on trauma-informed care in group therapy and has continued training in trauma-related approaches. She is also a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and has worked across many settings in Minnesota.

Katherine helps people build coping skills through straightforward teaching and practice. Sessions often include education about why a strategy is used and concrete steps to try between meetings. She encourages honesty and a willingness to try new ways of responding to problems.

Her experience spans a wide age range and many concerns, including caregiving stress, chronic illness, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and aging and geriatric issues. Katherine also offers support for addiction, body image, and communication problems. She blends several approaches so each plan fits what a person needs right now.

Outside of work she keeps active, lifts weights, cooks new recipes, and explores green spaces around Minneapolis-St. Paul. She enjoys time with her dog and brings a down-to-earth, steady presence to therapy.

How Katherine Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It aims to build trust, clarify goals, and support self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety and depression. CBT is useful for stress, mood changes, and many everyday problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. These skills can help with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and problematic coping like substance use.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine will work with each person to pick or combine methods based on their goals and what feels most useful. She explains why a strategy is being used and checks in to adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling during a work break or avoiding travel time. It also allows therapists and clients to continue work across moves or geographic distance. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the exact options available before booking so you know how meetings will be held. The emphasis is on practical, skills-focused work that can be practiced between appointments.