- Stress and anxiety
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Kathryn
Kathryn Upton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family problems, addiction, grief, and challenges common to young adults such as leaving home, early career stress, and shifting identities.
Kathryn takes a straightforward, collaborative approach. She treats clients as partners who know their own lives and helps them set clear, achievable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and building on what already works for each person.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that emphasize the client's perspective. She uses solution-focused techniques to identify small changes that make a difference. Mindfulness strategies are available to help manage stress and improve focus.
Kathryn also uses motivational interviewing to support changes such as reducing substance use or improving routines. For people affected by trauma, she applies trauma-focused approaches that prioritize safety and pacing. She does not rely on labels or one-size-fits-all plans.
Clients can expect honest feedback and a direct style aimed at measurable progress. Kathryn helps people sort priorities, make decisions, and cope with life transitions. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Approaches Kathryn Uses and How They Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. It involves listening closely and helping people define their own goals, which is useful for identity questions, relationship choices, and early-career decisions.Solution-focused therapy looks for small, concrete changes that move a person toward their goals. It is practical and action-oriented, handy for people who want short-term strategies to manage stress or workplace conflict.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices for attention and emotional regulation. These techniques help reduce anxiety, improve focus, and support coping during big life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathryn will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy routine, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every appointment. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions to keep the work focused and practical.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, addiction, grief, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and young adult issues.
How would sessions feel day to day?
Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented. Kathryn focuses on practical steps, honest feedback, and building on clients' strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on a wide range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can people who live outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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