Kasey Polk

LPC

Texas

Therapist focused on goals and values

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Texas / 81063

NPI

1518684331

Experience

7 years

Languages

English

Location

Texas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational approach
   • Values-based work
   • Skills focused

   About Kasey

   Kasey Polk is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She brings seven years of counseling experience and focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and related concerns. She emphasizes practical steps and clear support for people who want to make changes in their lives.

   Kasey believes people know their own story and that strength is already present. She frames therapy as a partnership and offers steady guidance while clients set the pace. Sessions are aimed at building daily skills, clarifying values, and reducing symptoms that get in the way of everyday life.

   Her work draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to focus on values and meaningful goals. Cognitive behavioral strategies and elements of dialectical behavior therapy are used when a more skills-based approach helps clients manage mood and behavior.

   Kasey has particular experience with trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and sexual assault and abuse. She also supports people facing grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and the challenges of chronic illness or disability. ADHD, attachment issues, and co-morbid conditions are also areas she addresses.

   Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She helps people set short-term goals, practice new skills, and track progress. The emphasis is on what works in daily life, so people can notice small changes that add up over time.

2. How these approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and resolve uncertainty about taking next steps. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and a focus on personal goals to build motivation for behavior change.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes identifying core values and taking committed action in line with those values. It teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health issues.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience and pacing. The therapist provides empathetic listening and support while the person leads the direction of work, which can be helpful when someone needs a calm space to sort through difficult feelings.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kasey will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals, needs, and preferences. This means trying strategies, checking how they feel, and changing course when something does not fit.
   
   Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to attend from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt these therapeutic approaches to work well over remote sessions while focusing on practical skills and everyday changes.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuse

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   7+ years

   Listed in

   Texas

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does she help with?

   She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, self esteem, ADHD, and related issues.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Kasey uses a collaborative, straightforward style that focuses on real-life skills and values. Sessions blend motivational interviewing, ACT, and skills work to help people make meaningful changes.

   What is her clinical background?

   She has seven years of experience working in counseling and has focused extensively on trauma, mood disorders, and both child and adult concerns during her career.

   What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

   She is a licensed professional counselor with a Texas LPC credential and practices in Texas.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

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

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

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