Areas of Expertise

Anxiety and Depression

Trauma and PTSD

Family and Relationship Issues

Living with Type One Diabetes and/or Chronic Illness

Gifted and/or Twice Exceptional

Divorce Recovery

Services

My goal is to help you gain insight into your struggles so that you can grow and create lasting positive changes in your life.

Initial Consultation

Free

Individual Psychotherapy

$155 per session

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology, Michigan State University

Majored in psychology with a focus on developmental psychology and research. Participated as staff, trainer, and coordinator for The Listening Ear Crisis Hotline for over 5 years. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, as a member of both Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi honors societies, demonstrating strong academic performance and a commitment to the field of psychology.

Aug 1993 - May 1997

Master of Social Work (MSW), Loyola University Chicago

Concentration in clinical psychotherapy with adolescents and adults. Participated in internships with the University of Chicago Outpatient Clinic and Community Mental Health in Northwest Chicago. Served on the Editorial Board for Praxis (a peer reviewed journal), acted as the Associate Editor for Illinois Child Welfare journal, and published articles in both journals.

Aug 1999 - May 2001

Clinical Experience and Teaching

Taught social work undergraduate students at both Oakland University and Loyola University Chicago. Curriculum included clinical theory, social work practice, and multicultural studies.

Clinical experience at Child and Family Solutions Center (Farmington Hills), Center for Divorce Recovery (Chicago), Jewish Child and Family Services (Chicago), and Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse (Howell).

Experience managing chronic illness as a person living with Type One Diabetes..

Frequently Asked Questions

Can New Clients Schedule Appointments Online?

Yes, you may schedule via the patient portal below. New clients can see available times for a free 15 minute consultation and request an appointment. Existing clients can also log into the portal to view available times and request an appointment.

If you have more questions before you are ready to schedule, feel free to also contact me via email at KatyCranstonMSW@gmail.com or text/call via 248-704-0172.

Do You Accept Insurance?

I am in network for all Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans. For other insurers, I can courtesy bill for any out of network mental health benefits. Clients may also choose to pay out of pocket via a HSA or credit card.

When Are You Available?

My availability varies based on my current caseload, but generally speaking I see clients Mondays 9:30am-5:30pm, Tuesdays 12pm-5:00pm, Wednesdays 9:30-5:00pm, and Thursdays 10:30am-5:30pm. Between sessions, clients can reach out at anytime via email, and I will respond within 24 hours.

What Locations Do You Serve?

As an online telehealth provider, I can serve clients anywhere in the state of Michigan, where I am licensed to practice.

Do You Offer Sliding Scale?

Unfortunately, I cannot offer sliding scale as an in-network participating provider.

How Often Do You See Clients?

I generally try to schedule clients at a consistent, weekly time in order to make optimal progress towards their treatment goals.

Do You Have Any In-Person Appointments Available?

Not at this time.

Are Online Appointments Secure?

Yes, I use a HIPAA compliant website to conduct sessions so whatever you share with me in sessions is secure. I ask that all of my clients find a private and comfortable place to log in to their sessions so they can feel free to share without worrying about being overheard.

Forms, data, and your information are also stored via the same secure site.

Contact Me

I’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you might have, or schedule a time to talk. You may also use the patient portal link below if you are ready to schedule an initial consultation.