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Kathleen Shapiro

Kathleen Shapiro

LPC

Pennsylvania

Hopeful, practical counseling for real life

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania / PC008342
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Person-centered
    • Skill focused
    • Goal oriented

    About Kathleen

    Kathleen Shapiro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and big life changes. She presents a calm, compassionate presence and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

    She uses a person-centered approach that keeps the client's priorities central. Sessions typically involve setting clear, achievable goals together and trying small, concrete strategies to meet them. Kathleen blends cognitive behavioral ideas and dialectical behavior tools to teach skills for managing strong emotions and unhelpful thoughts.

    Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum. Solution-focused methods are used to spot strengths and identify immediate next steps. Her work also draws on trauma-informed thinking when history is a factor.

    Kathleen earned a master's degree in Professional Clinical Counseling and brings about 12 years of experience in the field. She aims to be respectful of cultural and cross-cultural influences and to create a warm, collaborative atmosphere.

    Outside of counseling she spends time outdoors, walks trails and parks, plays weekend softball, and is working toward jogging again. She encourages self-care and balanced routines as part of recovery and growth.

  2. How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

    Many of Kathleen’s methods translate well to online work. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people discover their own reasons to change and build momentum one step at a time. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead to make sure goals come from what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change them over time.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions, then adjusting as goals evolve. The work is framed as a team effort focused on concrete progress and coping skills.

    Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing quicker check-ins during a lunch break. It can also let people use video or audio alone if that better matches their comfort, or focus on skill-building exercises and role plays that transfer to daily routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    GriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    Kathleen supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is person-centered and collaborative, with a warm and respectful tone. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals you set together.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has about 12 years of experience working in counseling settings with a range of concerns and client needs.

    What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

    She holds a master’s degree in Professional Clinical Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

    How do I get started with her?

    Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to 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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