Kathleen Shapiro

Kathleen Shapiro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, anger, depression, bipolar challenges, and big life changes. She approaches each person with warmth and respect and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

Kathleen uses a person-centered style that aims to meet people where they are. She listens first and works together with clients to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions blend talk, skill-building, and problem-solving so people learn tools that fit their lives.

Her work draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and from dialectical behavior approaches to manage intense emotions. She also uses solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to help people find small, doable changes that move them forward.

With twelve years of counseling experience and a master’s degree in professional clinical counseling, Kathleen pays attention to cultural and personal background in every session. She emphasizes self-care and practical skills that support daily functioning rather than abstract theories.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time outdoors, walking trails, and playing softball on weekends. She encourages clients to find simple routines that support balance, and she works at a comfortable pace to build skills and confidence.

How Kathleen’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy, and helps people set goals that matter to them. This approach is useful when someone needs a calm, steady space to sort through emotions and make choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It teaches simple, practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness practices that people can use in tense moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathleen will help clients try methods that fit their needs, goals, and day-to-day life, and she adjusts the plan based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels doable.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with Kathleen during the matching steps to decide how to structure sessions so they fit into daily life.