Katherine Gatlin , LPC

Katherine Gatlin, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin with five years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders, offering practical guidance and compassionate care tailored to each person's needs.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. Katherine emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify strengths, develop coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that indicates she has met state requirements to provide therapeutic services.

Katherine values each client perspective and works alongside individuals to build supports and strategies aimed at long-term success. Her approach combines evidence-informed techniques with attention to the person behind the presenting concern, aiming to make change feel achievable and sustainable for those she works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Katherine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside mindfulness-based techniques to help clients address their concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. DBT offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for relationship challenges, trauma responses, and impulsivity. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance strategies that support stress reduction and improved emotional balance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katherine works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment is both relevant and practical.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other obligations. Licensed professionals and therapists can provide consistent support across these formats, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and access help when needs arise.