Kathleen Walker

Compassionate, evidence-informed care for change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kathleen

Kathleen Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who draws on seven years of clinical experience to help people navigate addiction, mood concerns, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) among a range of evidence-based methods and adapts interventions to fit each person's needs and circumstances. Kathleen’s background includes extensive work with clients managing substance use and impulse challenges, as well as individuals coping with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and related concerns.

Her approach centers on practical skills and collaborative goal-setting, paired with respect for where a person is in their recovery or growth. Kathleen also addresses issues such as stress, self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, caregiver strain, body image, and co-occurring conditions.

She values a client-directed pace and seeks to match therapeutic techniques to what will be most useful for the individual. Based in Pennsylvania, Kathleen offers supportive, solution-focused care for those seeking help with emotional regulation, coping strategies, and lasting behavior change.

She welcomes clients who are ready to explore change and build sustainable tools for wellbeing.

Online approaches that focus on skills and values

Many clients benefit from structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy delivered in an online format. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills for issues such as anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance strategies to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful engagement in life.

Kathleen uses these approaches alongside a client-centered stance, working collaboratively to decide which methods fit best. Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapy process, and she partners with clients to set goals, try different tools, and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful and achievable for each person's circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible, accessible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to attend regularly and practice skills between sessions. These formats support continuity of care and allow clients to work on stress, coping, addiction-related goals, and life transitions from locations that suit their schedules and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and grief, along with related problems such as self-esteem, anger, eating and parenting challenges.

What therapeutic style does she use?

Her practice emphasizes evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered and existential therapies, tailoring methods to each client's needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has seven years of professional experience in the mental health field and has focused much of her work on addiction and impulse-related issues.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

Kathleen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from Pennsylvania; her credential is listed as PA LPC PC013148.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English