Kathleen Petrak, LCPC, LPC

Kathleen Petrak is a licensed counselor in Texas with more than 20 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, family problems, ADHD, and trauma. She has provided care across a range of settings including community mental health programs, a pain management clinic, and a primary focus on private practice, bringing a broad perspective to each person she sees.

Her professional credentials include LCPC and LPC, indicating that she holds recognized counseling licenses. Kathleen’s approach is supportive and non-judgmental, grounded in respect and compassion. She sees her role as a guide and questioner rather than someone who makes decisions for others, and she partners with clients to shape treatment that fits their unique circumstances.

Her work often blends a client-centered foundation with practical cognitive-behavioral techniques, and care is always tailored to the individual. Kathleen believes change can be difficult but also deeply rewarding, and she aims to provide steady support as people move forward with their goals and life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches Available Through Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals; it creates space for people to explore their concerns while the therapist offers support and reflection to foster personal insight and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill building, often helping with anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the effects of past traumatic experiences by helping clients process difficult memories and develop coping skills to reduce their ongoing impact.

Kathleen approaches treatment collaboratively and will work with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor care so it addresses the issues that matter most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care despite geographic constraints, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide meaningful, goal-oriented support in a way that works for the client.