At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 20320
- NPI
- 1831422443
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Practical coping skills
- Calm listening approach
About Kathleen
Kathleen Paul is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience based in Texas. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and problems with motivation and self-esteem. Kathleen creates a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can talk about what matters to them and start making changes.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. She listens first, and then works with each person to set realistic goals. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Kathleen uses tools from motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and keep moving forward.
She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Mindfulness exercises are used to increase awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity. The overall aim is to strengthen coping skills and support lasting change.
Clients who reach out can expect patience and straightforward guidance. Kathleen supports people through common life stresses such as caregiver strain, relationship communication issues, body image concerns, and grief related to abandonment or adoption. She tailors work to each person's needs and pace.
People considering therapy are invited to reflect on what they want to change and how they hope to feel. Kathleen helps translate those hopes into a step-by-step plan and stays alongside clients as they practice new ways of handling challenges.
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How therapy approaches translate to online care
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses gentle questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation and reduce resistance. This approach can be helpful for challenges like substance use, low motivation, and making lifestyle changes.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to act in ways that match their values. It often includes simple exercises to clarify what matters and to practice small, value-driven actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust methods over time so the work fits the person's needs rather than forcing a single style.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible for people who live outside the region to connect with a Texas-based Licensed Professional Counselor, with sessions conducted in English. -
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and low self-esteem, along with related issues such as caregiver stress, body image, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening, motivational interviewing, and practical steps you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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