Katrina Herweh , LISW

Katrina Herweh is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio who brings five years of clinical experience working with youth and families. A Cincinnati native, she combines a grounded, approachable style with academic training that includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Xavier University and a Master of Arts in Social Work from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago, focusing her research on pediatric medical trauma.

Herweh’s clinical practice centers on trauma and post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges tied to life transitions and grief. She frequently works with young people and family systems, addressing issues such as isolation, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. Her therapeutic toolkit draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused approaches, which she adapts to each client’s needs.

Outside of her clinical work, she is an avid hiker and coffee enthusiast. She prioritizes creating a warm, supportive environment to build a collaborative relationship and help clients move toward their goals. She looks forward to supporting clients as they take steps forward in their wellness journey.

Approaches and Access for Online Therapeutic Care

Katrina Herweh integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing into her online work to meet a range of needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while exploring personal values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that supports readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening clients’ own reasons for moving forward.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katrina works together with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative stance helps refine strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques effectively in these formats to support growth and coping from wherever clients are located.