Katherine (Kate) Schenk, LPC

Katherine (Kate) Schenk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes.

Katherine integrates several therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person's needs, drawing on client-centered principles to create a respectful, collaborative environment. She emphasizes practical goal setting and skill building so people can develop insight and confidence while working toward meaningful change.

Her practice also addresses more specific challenges such as first responder issues, infidelity, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, personality-related concerns, phobias, polyamory or non-monogamous relationship dynamics, postpartum depression, process addictions, seasonal mood changes, self-harm, sexual assault and related trauma, and traumatic brain injury. Katherine aims to meet clients where they are and supports them in constructing realistic, achievable steps forward.

Seeking help can feel difficult, and Katherine approaches therapy with empathy and clarity to help people identify obstacles and move toward recovery and improved functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take action toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, respectful relationship where the therapist offers empathy and support while clients explore their own goals and solutions; this approach can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and building confidence.

Katherine will work collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic fit is part of the process, and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

Online therapy provides flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or access support from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused treatment while offering practical convenience and accessibility.