Katie Shadrick , LPCC

Katie Shadrick is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with seven years of experience in the mental health field. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use concerns, relationship challenges, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, and stress management, along with a broad range of related struggles such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes work across different roles in behavioral health, giving her perspective on the varied ways life events and relationships can affect emotional wellbeing.

Katie draws on a client-centered foundation to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship, meeting clients where they are and building toward realistic goals. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, uses motivational interviewing to support change when ambivalence arises, and applies trauma-focused techniques when processing past harm is central to recovery. This combination helps clients develop practical coping skills while also exploring underlying patterns that contribute to ongoing distress.

Her approach emphasizes skill-building and self-understanding so individuals can move forward with greater resilience and clarity. Katie works with each person to clarify priorities, practice new strategies, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that fits their life and readiness. Licensed in Minnesota (MN LPCC CC1886), she brings a respectful, goal-oriented style to therapy.

Approaches and Online Care for Real-World Challenges

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and meeting clients where they are. This approach helps people gain insight into their needs and priorities while therapists support self-directed growth and goal setting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to symptoms like anxiety and depression, and teaches practical skills to challenge and change those patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style used to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and when someone feels stuck.

Determining the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from home or other locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, effective support while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.