Katherine Bonham, LPCC

Katherine Bonham brings more than a decade of experience in mental health and addictions work, having been active in the field since 2010 and licensed since 2013. She holds a BA in psychology and an MS in counseling, with a graduate certificate in addictions studies completed in 2013. As an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she combines formal training with ongoing learning to stay current with changes in the field.

Her early work included research on trauma-informed care in group therapy settings, and she has continued additional training that supports her identification as a trauma specialist. Katherine is also a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and has extensive clinical experience addressing depression, anxiety, stress management, life-stage transitions, and addiction-related concerns. Over the course of her career she has worked with clients ranging in age from 5 to 97 across a variety of settings and diagnoses.

Katherine emphasizes practical skills and psychoeducation, teaching strategies clients can use in daily life and explaining the rationale behind therapeutic approaches so each person understands how therapy will address their unique needs. She draws from a range of evidence-based methods, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Outside of her professional role, Katherine models many of the habits she recommends: regular exercise, connection with friends and family, time with her dog, and cultivating hobbies like cooking and exploring green spaces in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. She recalls a former weightlifting coach telling her, "If you can do it for a minute, you can do it for a lifetime," and she applies that principle to supporting lasting change. She welcomes the opportunity to join clients on whatever personal journey they choose to pursue.