Katharine Childress

LPC

Arizona

Practical, motivation-focused therapy for steady change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Arizona / 2524

NPI

1417548074

Experience

25 years

Languages

English

Location

Arizona

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

1. • Motivation-centered approach
   • Mindfulness practices
   • Small step goals

   About Katharine

   Katharine Childress is an LPC with 25 years of experience who draws on motivational, mindfulness, and practical strategies to help people make steady changes. She focuses on small, achievable steps so clients can feel progress early on. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, with straightforward guidance and an emphasis on each person’s goals.

   She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build momentum. Katharine also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Client-Centered Therapy underpins her work, so sessions are shaped around what each person brings in the moment.

   Katharine has worked in a range of settings, including group homes, outpatient clinics, and crisis care. That background informs how she supports people facing big shifts like divorce, caregiving strain, or recovery from addiction. She often helps with mood issues, anxiety, parenting stress, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.

   Her practice pays attention to the mind-body connection through mindfulness and meditation. She also uses guided imagery and hypnotherapy skills when those tools fit a person’s goals. Katharine prefers breaking goals into small steps so progress feels manageable and steady.

   People who want practical options and a collaborative approach often find her style helpful. To begin, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

2. How these approaches work in online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters most to them and build their own reasons to change; online sessions can make these conversations steady and focused. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches simple skills to notice thoughts and commit to actions linked to values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers sessions around the person’s concerns and pacing, allowing the therapist to follow what is most pressing in a session.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and how they like to work. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting as progress is made.
   
   The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Some people prefer sessions that focus on short skills practice, while others use time for deeper exploration; the format and pace can be arranged to fit everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   25+ years

   Listed in

   Arizona

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What issues does she help with?

   She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar and mood disorders, panic attacks, and coping with life changes.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She uses Motivational Interviewing, ACT, CBT, Client-Centered, and mindfulness techniques to help people set and meet small goals.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has 25 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings including group homes, outpatient care, and crisis work.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She holds an LPC credential, listed as an Arizona LPC, and practices from Arizona.

   Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

   Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography did not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

   How much do sessions cost?

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

   How do I get started?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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