Katherine Bonham , LPCC

Katherine Bonham has worked in mental health and addictions since 2010 and has been licensed since 2013. She holds a BA in psychology and an MS in counseling with a graduate certificate in addictions studies, and she is credentialed as an LPCC, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Throughout her career she has provided care across Minnesota, from Moorhead to Minneapolis, bringing sustained attention to evolving practices in the field.

Katherine's early work included research on trauma-informed care within group therapy, and she has continued to pursue advanced training that supports her identification as a trauma specialist. She is also a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and has substantial experience addressing depression, anxiety, stress management, life stage transitions, and substance use concerns. She emphasizes teaching practical skills and offering psychoeducation so individuals understand what she is doing, why it may help, and how to use strategies in daily life. Her practice spans a wide age range - she has worked with clients as young as five and as old as 97 across many clinical settings.

Katherine expects willingness and honesty from those she works with and aims to create a collaborative relationship that supports change. Outside of her professional role she models the skills she teaches by staying active, connecting with friends and family, spending time with her dog, trying new recipes, and exploring the extensive green spaces around Minneapolis-St. Paul. She often recalls a former weightlifting coach's remark - "If you can do it for a minute, you can do it for a lifetime" - and brings that same practical optimism to helping people make sustainable changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Katherine commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist supports the client's own goals and helps them access their strengths and resources. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Katherine collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and teaches practical skills to use between sessions so progress is sustainable.

Online therapy with Katherine offers several practical benefits. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, easier access for those in different locations or with mobility limits, and opportunities to continue care through life transitions. These options allow licensed professionals to match the format to what fits a client's routine and communication style, supporting consistent engagement in therapy.