- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Kathleen
Kathleen Petrak is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with over 20 years of experience. She works with adults on common problems like depression, anxiety, relationship stress, parenting strain, career concerns, and ADHD. Kathleen also lists young adult issues among her focus areas, which fits people navigating early adulthood transitions and pressures.
Her background includes work in community mental health, a pain management clinic, and a long period in private practice. That variety has exposed her to different kinds of struggles and practical ways to help. She brings straightforward, calm attention to whatever someone brings to a session.
Kathleen uses a client-centered base combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques. That means sessions often start by listening closely to what matters most to the person. They then look at thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and try concrete changes that fit daily life.
She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy when emotions or past hurts are central. Those approaches focus on understanding strong feelings and how they shape relationships and behavior. Treatment is collaborative and adapted to each person's goals.
Sessions tend to be practical and direct. Expect a mix of reflection, problem solving, and exercises you can try between meetings. Kathleen aims to ask questions that clarify choices rather than make them for you.
How Kathleen’s approaches translate to remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. In practice this means the therapist helps people clarify goals, notice patterns, and decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits that reduce anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Kathleen will work with the client to decide whether more CBT, emotionally-focused work, or trauma-focused methods fit best. That choice is based on the person’s concerns, goals, and what they prefer to try in sessions.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions are more practical around work or study. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote work so progress continues between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Maine, Utah, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting concerns, career stress, ADHD, and issues common in young adulthood.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style uses client-centered listening plus cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
Kathleen has over 20 years of experience working in community mental health, a pain management clinic, and private practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds NV LCPC and TX LPC credentials and is based in Texas.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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