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Kathleen M Curran

Compassionate, experienced counselor focused on practical change

LPC Texas

Experience
31 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kathleen

Kathleen M Curran is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas with over three decades of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through addictions, address relationship difficulties, and navigate depression and major life changes.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses concerns such as body image, communication struggles, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, panic and post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. Curtain to each encounter, she brings an attitude of respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping a treatment plan and conversation to fit each person's unique situation.

Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create an empathic space and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Kathleen encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and partners with them to move toward clearer goals and practical coping strategies.

She offers a collaborative, tailored style that combines understanding with tools for change, aiming to help clients build more effective ways of coping and improving daily functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical techniques to change them. For concerns like anxiety, panic, depression, and problematic coping habits, CBT offers structured tools to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients clarify their concerns and values. This approach supports self-exploration and emotional processing, making it useful for relationship issues, life transitions, shame, and questions of purpose.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen works with clients to weigh goals, preferences, and response to different methods, adjusting the plan over time to find the best fit. Clients are invited to take an active role in shaping sessions and the pace of change.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility for busy schedules and geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care, and use therapeutic tools between sessions, while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent guidance and practical strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?
Kathleen works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as related concerns like body image, panic, PTSD, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy for empathic listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She tailors conversations and plans to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 31 years of professional experience in counseling practice. That background informs a measured and practical approach to common mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LPC 85290. Her practice is based in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English