Katherine Bonham, LPCC

Katherine Bonham is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with thirteen years in mental health and addictions. She focuses on practical skill-building and clear explanations so people know what to expect in sessions. Katherine emphasizes honesty and a willingness to try as the foundation for therapy.

Katherine earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Master of Science in counseling, with a graduate certificate in addictions studies completed in 2013. She has worked across Minnesota in both urban and regional settings and has experience with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship and parenting challenges.

Her approach centers on teaching skills that clients can use every day. She mixes client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness, and she also uses dialectical behavior and motivational strategies when useful. Katherine explains the purpose of each tool and how it fits the person's goals.

Katherine has a long history with trauma-informed group work and additional training in trauma care. She also holds experience as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and works with people facing grief, chronic health challenges, caregiver stress, and life changes.

Outside of therapy she prioritizes physical activity, time with friends and family, and hobbies with her dog. She likes simple, steady changes and often encourages small daily practices that add up over time.

How Katherine’s approaches translate to online work

Client-centered work focuses on the person’s priorities and builds from their strengths. In practice this means the therapist listens, checks in about goals, and adjusts guidance to fit what matters to the client. This approach is useful for many life problems including relationship concerns and coping with change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It breaks challenges into small steps and teaches simple exercises to practice between sessions, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving communication. DBT skills include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful attention that clients can use in daily situations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about options, try tools together, and adjust the plan based on progress and preferences. Clients help shape which methods get emphasized and how fast they move through skills.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep working on skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into conversation.