Katherine Bonham , LPCC

Katherine Bonham is a licensed counselor based in Minnesota who brings 13 years of experience in mental health and addictions work. She began working in the field in 2010 and earned her license in 2013; she holds an MS in counseling with a graduate certificate in addictions studies and a BA in psychology. As an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she has practiced across the state, with work spanning communities from Moorhead to Minneapolis.

Katherine’s early work included research in trauma-informed care within group therapy, and she has continued to pursue additional training that informs her practice. She identifies as a trauma specialist and is also a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, with extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, life-stage transitions, and stress management. Her practice emphasizes teaching practical skills that clients can use daily and providing clear psychoeducation so each person understands what is being done, why, and how it can help them.

Over the years Katherine has worked with clients as young as five and as old as 97, across a wide range of diagnoses and settings. Her approach values honesty and a willingness to try as the foundation for effective work together. Outside of her professional life she models many of the habits she recommends, including regular exercise, time with friends and family, and activities with her dog. She enjoys experimenting with new recipes and exploring the many green spaces around the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. A former weightlifting coach once told her, "If you can do it for a minute, you can do it for a lifetime," and she applies that encouragement to the changes people seek. If invited, Katherine is ready to join someone on the journey they want to take.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Katherine uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead to explore concerns and strengthen self-understanding - this approach supports issues like grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors, and teaches practical skills for changing those patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflict, and recurring stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katherine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time as progress and circumstances change. The aim is to build a practical plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, or mobility needs, and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same skill-building work, psychoeducation, and emotional support that guide in-person therapy.