- Addiction and impulse issues
- Evidence based approaches
- Practical coping skills
About Kathleen
Kathleen Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice. She decided to change careers in her thirties and has spent the last decade studying and working in mental health. She respects people who are trying to improve their lives and meets them where they are in the moment.
Much of Kathleen's work has focused on addiction and impulse-control concerns. She has also supported people dealing with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and a range of other challenges. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people manage day-to-day struggles and reach concrete goals.
She uses evidence-based approaches and selects techniques that best fit each person. That can look like learning new coping skills, practicing acceptance of difficult feelings, or working through unhelpful thought patterns. Sessions tend to focus on small, manageable steps that build toward larger change.
Areas Kathleen commonly addresses include stress, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, eating-related concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also works with codependency, caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and substance use concerns. Her goal is to help people find clearer choices and firmer footing.
Kathleen offers services from Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. If someone is thinking about starting therapy, she guides them through a practical matching and scheduling process so work can begin when they're ready.
How these approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values. It helps people who feel trapped by anxiety, shame, or repeated unhelpful habits to take value-driven actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems by teaching practical strategies to shift thinking and routines.Kathleen approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She will help figure out which approach or mix of approaches fits a person's goals and preferences. Together the therapist and client set small, clear steps and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing check-ins during work breaks, or giving the choice to use audio only when video is not convenient. It also lets people continue consistent work through life changes and across different schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT skills to an online setting so clients can practice tools between sessions and track gradual improvements.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, grief, and trauma. Additional focus areas include codependency, caregiver stress, eating issues, and family of origin matters.
What is the general therapeutic style?
The style is practical and person-centered, picking evidence-based techniques that fit each individual. Sessions focus on learning skills, changing unhelpful thoughts, and taking manageable steps toward goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has seven years of experience working in mental health after a career change in her thirties. Much of her work has involved addiction and impulse issues alongside trauma and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds the LPC credential, listed as a Pennsylvania LPC, and practices out of Pennsylvania.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session format options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify which formats are offered. Please check the booking details to learn what is available.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. 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 schedule according to therapist availability. The process matches you and sets up the first appointment.
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