Kathleen Shapiro is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and big life changes.
01About Kathleen
Kathleen Shapiro is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and big life changes. She also supports people working through anger, self-esteem struggles, and bipolar-related concerns. She writes and talks plainly and aims to create a warm, respectful space to begin difficult conversations.
Kathleen uses a collaborative, person-first style. She listens to where someone is right now and works together to set clear, realistic goals.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical skills and steps that fit daily life rather than abstract theory. She emphasizes compassion and respect while addressing what matters most to each person. Her approach draws from several methods, including cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and dialectical-behavior strategies to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
She also uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead and solution-focused tools to identify quick, concrete steps forward. Kathleen has 12 years of experience and holds a Master’s degree in Professional Clinical Counseling. She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC.
That background informs how she blends practical exercises with supportive conversation. Outside of work she spends time outdoors, walks trails, and plays softball on weekends. She encourages self-care and balanced routines, and she brings that same emphasis on balance into sessions.
If someone is ready to start, she offers a steady, collaborative presence to help them take the next step.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC008342 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1558520841 · 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
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
Methods Kathleen names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- 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
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk and be heard while deciding which goals matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for regulating strong emotions and reducing impulsive actions. It can help when stress and intense feelings make it hard to cope.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Kathleen works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She may combine elements from different approaches so sessions fit the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video is helpful for a face-to-face feeling, phone can be a quick check-in, live chat suits shorter exchanges, and messaging supports ongoing notes and reflections between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping sessions focused on practical progress.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Kathleen help with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem challenges, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and person-first. She collaborates with clients and focuses on practical steps and skills that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with a range of concerns and brings that background into sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Master’s degree in Professional Clinical Counseling and is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 sessions according to therapist availability.
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