About Kathleen
Kathleen Shapiro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She brings a direct, warm manner to sessions and focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s life. Kathleen aims to build a respectful, collaborative relationship from the first meeting.
With 12 years of experience, Kathleen draws on several therapy styles to shape sessions.
How Kathleen works
She uses client-centered methods to listen and respond to what matters most to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques are woven in to teach skills, reduce distress, and set reachable goals. Her style is engaging and person-first.
Kathleen works at each person’s pace and partners with them to set clear, practical goals. She emphasizes skill-building for emotional regulation, coping with painful memories, and addressing patterns that keep problems stuck. Kathleen also uses motivational interviewing to support change when someone is unsure about next steps.
This helps people explore doubts, strengthen motivation, and commit to realistic actions. Sessions often include short exercises and take-home strategies to practice between meetings. Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors, walking trails, playing weekend softball, and getting back into jogging.
Those activities shape her belief in self-care and balance. Kathleen views starting therapy as a courageous step and offers steady support while people work toward healthier, more manageable days.
Kathleen lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Kathleen works with
The areas below are the ones Kathleen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
How her approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s needs. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them so goals can be set around real concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing mood symptoms by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can help when strong emotions, impulsivity, or relationship stress get in the way of daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Kathleen will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful when face-to-face interaction matters, phone can be a quicker way to check in, live chat suits brief conversations, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep work moving forward even when life is hectic.
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