Kathleen Petrak, LCPC, LPC
Compassionate counselor for parenting and life stressors
Book with Kathleen- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCPC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas, Maine, Utah, Nevada
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Kathleen
Kathleen Petrak is a licensed counselor in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and ADHD. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping people feel heard while they sort practical next steps.
She has practiced in community mental health, a pain management clinic, and independent practice. That variety shaped her ability to approach problems from different angles and to tailor sessions to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and doable strategies rather than jargon. Kathleen blends client-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral tools and trauma-informed work. In session she listens first, then offers practical techniques such as thought work, behavioral experiments, and emotion-focused exercises.
The aim is to reduce distress and build skills that help in daily life. People come to her for a mix of short-term problem solving and longer-term support. She helps with coping during life transitions, managing mood disorders, improving communication, and addressing family-related stressors.
Her approach emphasizes respect and collaboration so clients shape the pace and focus. Her background and methods suit people who want straightforward guidance, concrete skills, and consistent support while they work through change. Kathleen invites clients to set goals together and to try approaches that fit their needs and routines.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathleen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Trauma-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.
Approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person sets the pace and goals. This approach helps people clarify values, feel understood, and make choices that fit their lives. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some parenting concerns because it breaks problems into concrete steps and skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what feels most useful. Together they pick techniques and adjust them over time so the plan fits the client's needs and preferences.
Online formats make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility for busy schedules, work breaks, or different comfort levels while still allowing therapists to use client-centered and CBT-based tools effectively.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship strain, ADHD, bipolar challenges, trauma and related family problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is supportive and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered listening with practical cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Kathleen has 20 years of experience working as a therapist in settings like community mental health, a pain management clinic, and independent practice.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Texas with licensure noted as NV LCPC and TX LPC.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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