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Kathleen Walker, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Addiction and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Focus on addiction
About Kathleen
Kathleen Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with seven years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and related concerns listed in her specialties.
Kathleen came to counseling after changing careers in her thirties. Over a decade of education and practice followed. Much of her work has involved people dealing with addiction and impulse control problems. She has also supported people with trauma histories, grief, depression, and anxiety.
Her approach is practical and evidence based. She uses methods that fit the person she is working with, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying different ways of responding, and building small skills that reduce distress.
In meetings she helps people identify patterns that maintain problems. She works on concrete steps people can try between sessions. That can include tracking thoughts, practicing new responses, and making short experiments to test what changes help.
She expects therapy to be collaborative. Kathleen listens to goals and priorities, and she adjusts techniques to match what a person wants to work on. Sessions are offered in English and are based in Pennsylvania.
How Kathleen uses CBT, ACT, and client-centered methods online
Kathleen combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to make therapy concrete and practical. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that increase distress and then testing small changes to see what helps. ACT emphasizes noticing feelings and values, and taking steps that align with what matters even when emotions are difficult. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective, listening closely to priorities and adjusting the pace of work to what feels manageable.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Kathleen will talk through what feels most relevant, try methods in-session, and adjust based on how well they match the client’s goals and preferences. The initial sessions are used to set goals and decide which techniques to use moving forward.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins that focus on skill practice or brief problem solving. Some people find it easier to use video for skills practice and phone for shorter check-ins; discuss what fits your routine when you schedule the first session.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, relationship and trauma-related concerns, plus grief and eating issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different responses. Sessions often include practical exercises and between-session work.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of professional experience and shifted into mental health in her thirties, followed by over ten years of education and practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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