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LCPC, LPC

Kathleen Petrak, LCPC, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kathleen

Kathleen Petrak is a licensed counselor in Texas with two decades of practice helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings experience from community mental health, a pain management clinic, and primarily independent practice, which informs a pragmatic, compassionate approach to common and complex concerns such as parenting challenges, career difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD. Her therapeutic stance is supportive and nonjudgmental, grounded in client-centered principles that prioritize the person's perspective and goals.

She combines that foundation with cognitive-behavioral techniques and trauma-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs rather than applying a single protocol. Kathleen aims to guide and question alongside clients rather than make choices for them, helping people work through anger, self-esteem issues, social anxiety, or feelings of isolation.

Change can be difficult, and Kathleen emphasizes collaboration and respect throughout the process. With 20 years of clinical work, she offers a steady, compassionate presence for those ready to address mood disorders, family and communication problems, workplace stress, or the challenges that accompany midlife and young adulthood.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping clients set their own goals, which creates a collaborative foundation useful across many kinds of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it often uses practical exercises and skill-building that adapt easily to video or text formats. Trauma-focused therapy attends to the impact of traumatic experiences and uses targeted techniques to process and integrate those memories and reactions in a paced, supportive way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may combine elements from different models so that care feels personalized rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions offer practical benefits for many people, including flexibility to meet by video calls or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging when shorter check-ins or ongoing support are helpful. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue momentum between sessions while working toward emotional and behavioral goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kathleen commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting and career challenges, mood disorders such as bipolar, trauma and abuse, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is supportive and nonjudgmental, blending client-centered principles with cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused techniques to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of experience working in settings that include community mental health, a pain management clinic, and primarily independent practice.
What are her professional credentials and where is she located?
Kathleen holds LCPC and LPC credentials with license details NV LCPC CP5565-R and TX LPC 15429, and she practices from Texas.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas, Maine, Utah, Nevada

Languages

English

What Kathleen can help with

Kathleen Petrak works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

Kathleen works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Kathleen approaches therapy

Kathleen's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kathleen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 20 years of clinical experience.