Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
How Kathleen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kathleen
Kathleen Eager-Ariz is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people find steadier footing when life feels overwhelming. She often works with clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and problems with relationships or parenting. Kathleen speaks plainly and focuses on practical next steps so people can feel less stuck.
She believes people have the ability to grow, even after painful experiences. Kathleen uses a collaborative, person-centered style that centers the client's goals.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful habits and testing small changes that move daily life in a healthier direction. Her approach draws on evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Kathleen tailors these tools to each person's situation and pace.
She aims to make therapy concrete - teaching skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and handling setbacks. Clients who struggle with trauma, emotional dysregulation, addiction, or attachment concerns will find a therapist who listens and helps map clear steps forward. Kathleen also supports people dealing with sleep or eating issues, career stress, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue.
She meets people where they are and helps them experiment with change. Based in Texas, Kathleen brings three years of clinical experience as an LPC. Her style is warm, optimistic, and straightforward, with an emphasis on practical strategies that fit into busy lives.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kathleen's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then take steps toward what matters in their life. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and daily routines; it often helps with depression, sleep and eating problems, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills for people who struggle with strong reactions or impulsivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts pacing and techniques over time based on what is helping and what feels manageable.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists and clients see each other's expressions and practice new skills together. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to touch base between sessions or to process things in smaller steps. These formats help people fit therapy into busy schedules and stay connected from different locations.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What kinds of concerns does Kathleen work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and grief, along with relationship and parenting concerns. Her practice also addresses issues like addiction, ADHD, chronic illness, and difficulties with attachment and control.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, with a focus on practical strategies. Sessions often include skill-building to manage emotions and improve daily routines.
What is her level of experience?
She has three years of clinical experience working as a counselor with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC credentials as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor and practices from Texas.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.