Kathy Boaz-Chavez

Empowering change through practical therapy

LPC Texas

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kathy

Kathy Boaz-Chavez is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and struggles with self-esteem.

Background and approach

She brings six years of clinical experience to work that emphasizes helping clients cope with emotional pain, grief, and motivational challenges while addressing related concerns such as panic, mood and personality disorders, postpartum depression, isolation, and issues around attachment and abandonment.

Her style centers on openness and collaboration; she aims to create a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients feel empowered to pursue meaningful change. Kathy integrates evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, existential reflection, and trauma-focused strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Clients can expect a supportive partner who values their courage in seeking growth and who works to build practical skills as well as deeper insight. Kathy’s practice addresses both immediate coping needs and longer-term questions about life purpose, forgiveness, and rebuilding confidence.

Practical approaches for online therapeutic work

Kathy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, and it often includes concrete coping strategies and skill practice. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for people managing intense emotions, mood instability, or patterns that affect relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathy works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then selects or adapts methods together so the plan fits the individual rather than imposing a single technique.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around schedules and location. These formats make it possible to engage in therapeutic work from home or another convenient place while still focusing on practical skills, emotional insight, and progress toward the client’s goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Kathy works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and self-esteem issues, and she also supports people with related concerns such as panic attacks, postpartum depression, and isolation or loneliness.

What is the therapeutic approach and style like?

The practice emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment where clients explore thoughts and feelings; evidence-informed methods such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, existential and trauma-focused approaches are used to tailor care.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has six years of professional work experience providing counseling and therapeutic support in a variety of emotional and mood-related concerns.

What credentials and location are associated with the therapist?

Kathy holds an LPC license in Texas with license number TX LPC 74036 and practices from that state.

In which languages can I work with this therapist and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost and payment handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, 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, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English