Kathleen Petrak is a licensed counselor in Texas who helps people facing anxiety, depression, parenting stress, relationship strain, and work challenges.
01About Kathleen
Kathleen Petrak is a licensed counselor in Texas who helps people facing anxiety, depression, parenting stress, relationship strain, and work challenges. She makes the first step simple and aims to create calm, steady conversations for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. She brings about 20 years of experience from community mental health, a pain management clinic, and independent practice.
That variety gives her a practical sense of what helps across different situations.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with ADHD, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety among other concerns. Her style is supportive and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on listening first, then asking questions that help people notice patterns and options.
Kathleen describes her role as guiding and collaborating rather than telling someone what to do. She combines client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral tools and emotionally-focused ideas. That means she helps people name feelings, test unhelpful thoughts, and practice small changes that shift daily life.
Trauma-focused approaches are used when past events are getting in the way of feeling better. Kathleen works with adults to address issues like family conflict, career stress, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Her language of care is plain and straightforward, with steps that are easy to follow.
She welcomes practical conversations about goals and next steps.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 15429 · expires December 2026
- LCPC (Maine)
- License CC6677 · expires June 2026
- LCMHC (Utah)
- License 12893970-6004 · expires September 2026
- LCPC (Nevada)
- License CP5565-R · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1316053853 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Kathleen names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Kathleen names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person where they are. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so clients can clarify values and make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps identify and shift patterns in close relationships and supports people who want stronger emotional connection and clearer communication.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about problems, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they pick techniques that match those goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for conversations that benefit from visual cues. Phone calls can fit a short break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflection, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical progress and teamwork.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family issues, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar mood disorders, ADHD, trauma and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is supportive and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening first. Sessions mix client-centered conversation with practical cognitive and emotionally focused techniques.
What is her background and experience?
She has about 20 years of experience working in community mental health, a pain management clinic, and primarily in independent practice, which gives her a broad practical perspective.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from Texas. These are the credentials listed for her work.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not taking international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions billed and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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