- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Katharine
Katharine Childress is a licensed professional counselor with 25 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. She draws on practical therapies to help clients notice patterns that get in the way of daily life. Katharine speaks plainly and focuses on small, doable steps so change feels possible from the start.
Katharine favors approaches that center the client and build skills. She blends Client-Centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and create new habits.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and meditation are woven in to strengthen the mind-body connection and manage emotions. Her background includes work in group homes, outpatient settings, and crisis situations. That varied experience shaped her ability to simplify strategies for messy, real-life problems like parenting stress, relationship conflict, addiction, grief, and mood disorders.
She emphasizes safety and pacing when people are coping with trauma or strong emotions. Katharine helps people break large goals into manageable steps so early success is possible. She often uses guided imagery and relaxation practices as tools to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward - she listens, reflects what she hears, and helps clients choose practical next steps. Based in Arizona, she offers sessions in English and works with concerns ranging from family and parenting issues to bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue. For many people, her mix of skills makes therapy feel useful and doable.
What Katharine works with
Everything Katharine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Katharine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Katharine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that fit busy lives
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for parenting stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to reduce panic, manage mood swings, and improve sleep. Client-Centered Therapy creates space for people to talk without judgment so they can find their own solutions and build confidence.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This makes therapy feel more personal and focused on what matters most to the individual.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and guided practices. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text let people check in between longer meetings or handle brief coaching and homework. These options make it easier to keep momentum and fit therapy into a busy parenting life.
Questions people ask about Katharine
What issues does Katharine help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines Client-Centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques, using mindfulness practices to strengthen the mind-body connection.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience across group homes, outpatient care, crisis settings, and work with families and couples.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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