How Kathleen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kathleen
Kathleen Shapiro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, mood challenges, trauma, and life changes. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are, aiming to make the first steps feel manageable and straightforward. Her manner is warm and respectful, and she focuses on collaboration rather than lectures.
Kathleen uses a person-centered approach that treats the individual as the expert on their life.
Background and approach
She blends cognitive behavioral strategies to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior techniques are used to teach skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Sessions are organized around the goals the client sets.
Kathleen and the client decide what to try, using solution-focused methods to test small changes and motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment when needed. The work is practical and skill-based, with room for talking and reflection. She pays attention to cultural and life context when planning care, adapting strategies to fit each person’s situation.
Outside the counseling room she enjoys being outdoors, walking trails, and playing softball on weekends. She encourages regular self-care and balanced routines as part of lasting change. Kathleen brings 12 years of professional experience and a calm, engaged style.
She invites people who are ready to take a step toward change to reach out and begin a collaborative plan.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kathleen's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s priorities front and center. It means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own answers rather than prescribing solutions. This approach is helpful for building trust and clarifying what matters most to the client.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical ways to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that feed anger or low self-esteem. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on teaching skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Choosing which approach to use is a team effort. Kathleen will work with each person to figure out what fits their goals and preferences. She often combines techniques and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let people use visual cues for a fuller conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging supports brief check-ins or day-to-day skill practice. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use the formats that feel most comfortable.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self esteem issues, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and person-first. She focuses on collaboration and practical skills while respecting each person’s background.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kathleen has 12 years of experience providing counseling to people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 according to therapist availability.