- ACT techniques
- CBT tools
- DBT skills
About Kathleen
Kathleen Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with seven years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. Kathleen also supports those facing relationship, trauma and abuse, and coping-with-life-changes concerns.
She came to mental health after a career change in her thirties and completed about ten years of education and practice before focusing on clinical work. Much of her caseload has involved people struggling with addiction and impulse issues. She has also worked with clients who have histories of trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Kathleen favors evidence-based approaches and chooses techniques that fit the person in front of her. That means she may use cognitive behavioral tools to address thinking patterns or acceptance-based strategies to help with difficult feelings. She also integrates client-centered listening and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when helpful.
In sessions she aims to be straightforward and practical. People can expect concrete skills for managing anger, cravings, anxiety, and stressful situations. She also gives space to talk through grief, family-of-origin problems, and issues around self-esteem and body image.
She frames work as collaborative. Kathleen helps people set goals and practices strategies together in session. For someone wanting clearer communication, fewer outbursts, or more control over addictive urges, she focuses on steps to try between meetings.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It can help when anger or avoidance keeps someone from doing what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers practical exercises to reduce triggers and change responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for regulating emotion and handling intense moments without making things worse.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to see which method or mix fits their goals and situation. She discusses options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts the plan based on what helps in real life.
Confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, with shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid travel time. It can also let people use video or phone options to match comfort and technology limits. Talk with her during the matching process to find session lengths and rhythms that fit daily routines and responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside related issues such as addiction, stress, communication problems, and relationship strain.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy depending on the client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience in counseling and about ten years total in education and practice leading up to her current work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.