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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused care
About Kathleen
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Texas with 20 years of experience, Kathleen Petrak helps people who are stressed, anxious, depressed, or facing relationship and parenting challenges. She works with adults on mood disorders, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and life transitions. Sessions address practical problems like workplace issues, communication breakdowns, and isolation as well as trauma and abuse histories.
Kathleen uses a client-centered foundation alongside cognitive-behavioral and emotionally-focused methods. She listens first, then offers questions and structured techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. When trauma is involved she uses trauma-focused approaches to help people process past events at a pace that fits them.
Her background includes community mental health, a pain management clinic, and long experience in private practice. That variety gives her experience with short-term focused work and longer-term therapy. She helps parents manage parenting strain and supports people navigating midlife and career crossroads.
Sessions are collaborative. Kathleen guides rather than decides what happens next, and she works with each person to set realistic goals and steps. Practical tools and communication practice are common parts of sessions.
People choosing her often want clear strategies as well as time to talk through feelings. She combines active skill-building with attention to emotions and relationships. If someone wants a mix of talk and hands-on techniques, Kathleen offers both.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and supports them in making their own choices about change and problem solving.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and social anxiety by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotions and improve how they express feelings in relationships. It can be useful when communication problems or relationship strain are present.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That may mean starting with one method and adding others as needs become clearer.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or from different locations. Some formats need less bandwidth or a shorter check-in when time is limited, so discuss what fits your schedule during the first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Maine, Utah, Nevada
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related life changes.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Her approach blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused methods, and she also uses trauma-focused therapy when appropriate.
How long has she practised?
She has 20 years of experience in clinical settings including community mental health, a pain management clinic, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed to practice in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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