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Kathleen Shapiro, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Kathleen
Kathleen Shapiro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar symptoms, and adjustment to life changes. Kathleen writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Her approach is collaborative and direct. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with client-centered methods and elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions are aimed at noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying concrete alternatives in everyday life.
In sessions she listens for what is working and what is not, then suggests specific exercises and small experiments. That might include thought records, behavioral experiments, grounding techniques, brief skills practice, or short goal-focused plans. She puts emphasis on clear goals and measurable steps people can use outside the room.
Kathleen pays attention to cultural and life-context factors that affect coping. She works at a steady pace and checks in about how techniques fit into each person’s life. Progress is tracked by what changes in mood, behavior, or routine over time.
Outside of counseling she spends time outdoors, walks local trails, and plays weekend softball. She encourages routines that support overall balance and practical self-care.
How Kathleen uses CBT, DBT, and person-centered work online
Kathleen blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered approaches and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Client-centered methods focus on listening and reflecting so goals come from the person’s priorities. DBT skills offer short exercises for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Kathleen will review goals, current habits, and what has helped or not helped before. Then she will suggest practical techniques and check in about how they fit a person’s day. The choice of strategies is collaborative and may shift over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they actually live and work, so techniques are tested in real life rather than only discussed.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors between sessions.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of counseling experience working with a broad range of concerns including mood, trauma, and substance use issues.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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