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Kathleen Petrak, LCMHC, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in Texas with over 20 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, family issues and ADHD. I have worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health, a pain management clinic, and primarily private practice, so I have a wide range of experience.

My counseling style is supportive and non-judgmental. I believe in treating anyone with respect and compassion, and I believe that my role is to question and guide, not to make decisions for you. My approach combines a basis of client centered therapy with a variety of cognitive-behavioral techniques. Of course, treatment is collaborative and will be tailored for your specific needs.

Change is difficult, but can be very rewarding. I am looking forward to supporting you as you move forward.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Communication problems, Family Problems, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

UT LCMHC 12893970-6004

ME LCPC CC6677

NV LCPC CP5565-R

TX LPC 15429

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathleen Petrak. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

If awesome was a person, it would be Kathleen.

Written on Oct 13, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Kathleen has helped me very much. I have been able to learn the sources of my anxiety, fears, sadness. This has helped me grow and see that my feelings and emotions have been legitimate all these years. I am grateful to have her as my therapist.

Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Kathleen has supported and help guide me through some very stressful times in my life. If you are looking for someone who has compassion and can listen, Kathleen is your person.

Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Kathleen brought me back from the dead with compassion and listening. She has been my therapist for about a year and a half but I will be taking some time off from her only to begin implementing what I have been guided towards. I would recommend her to anyone who needs the help.

Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties

One of the most amazing, neutral, and attentive therapists I have ever spoken with.

Written on Nov 29, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Excellent listener and a kind knowledgeable therapist.

Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder