Kathleen Petrak, LCPC, LPC

Kathleen Petrak is a licensed counselor in Texas who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship strain. She has two decades of experience and works in a supportive, nonjudgmental way. Her style is calm and practical, aimed at helping people make manageable changes. She blends client-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral tools. That means conversations focus on what matters to the person, while also trying concrete ways to change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Sessions are collaborative - Kathleen asks questions, offers options, and helps people choose what fits their life. Her background includes work in community mental health, a pain management clinic, and primarily private practice. This range of settings has shaped a flexible approach that suits many kinds of problems, from workplace issues and parenting stress to trauma and mood disorders. She brings experience with ADHD, bipolar concerns, and social anxiety as well. People can expect respectful listening and practical steps to try between sessions. Kathleen aims to tailor the pace and techniques to each person's needs, whether the focus is coping with life change, improving communication, or managing intense emotions. She is licensed as an LCPC and a LPC and has worked as a therapist for 20 years in Texas. If you want a steady, question-and-guide style of care, she offers a straightforward path forward.