- Supportive listener
- Practical tools
- Goal focused
About Kathleen
Kathleen Petrak is a licensed counselor in Texas with two decades of experience helping adults through stressful and confusing times. She works with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, career challenges, ADHD, and trauma. Her starting point is listening carefully and treating each person with respect and compassion.
She practices a supportive, non-judgmental style and aims to help people find practical steps that fit their life. Kathleen combines client-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Sessions focus on clear goals and what the person wants to change.
Her background includes work in community mental health, a pain management clinic, and primarily private practice, which gives her experience with a wide range of concerns and settings. That variety shapes how she tailors sessions to individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
In the room she asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people test new ways of coping. Emotionally-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches are also part of her toolkit when they suit the person’s goals. She frames therapy as a collaboration where the client’s priorities guide the work.
Change is often hard and slow, and she acknowledges that reality while offering steady support and practical strategies. Prospective clients can expect a calm, goal-oriented approach that keeps real life and everyday responsibilities in mind.
How Kathleen’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected, with the therapist following the client’s lead to identify what matters most. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel understood before moving to active problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or work-related stress. It is practical and goal oriented, often including exercises to practice between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kathleen works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs and goals, and she adapts tools from different approaches when appropriate. The plan is built together, and adjustments are made based on how the person responds.
Session format options are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people have shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It also allows homework and skill practice to be reviewed in real life between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions when they suit the person’s circumstances.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Maine, Utah, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting struggles, career problems, ADHD, trauma, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is supportive and non-judgmental, focused on listening, asking helpful questions, and guiding people toward practical steps they can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working as a therapist in settings such as community mental health, a pain management clinic, and private practice.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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