Therapist profile
Katherine (Kate) Schenk, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC011503
- NPI1568935229
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Katherine
Katherine (Kate) Schenk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with four years of counseling experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use in daily life.
Kate describes a client-centered approach. She helps people name the problems they face and set small, achievable goals. That often means working on routines, thought patterns, and behavior changes that reduce moments of snapping, resentment, or overheating.
Her background includes work across a range of settings with varied concerns. She has supported people managing trauma and abuse, addiction, brain injury issues, and mood challenges such as bipolar disorder and postpartum depression. She also attends to topics like obsessive-compulsive behaviors, phobias, and first responder issues.
In the room she draws on several therapy styles to fit what a person needs. Kate uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and actions. She also uses Mindfulness and Narrative approaches to help people notice patterns and tell different stories about themselves.
Practical change is a common focus. Sessions may include short, concrete exercises, skills to test between meetings, and talking through what happens in tense moments. The aim is steady, manageable shifts rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes by focusing on what matters rather than on trying to eliminate feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers practical skills to interrupt patterns that lead to lashing out or prolonged resentment. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness in tense moments.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That may mean trying an ACT exercise one week, a CBT skill the next, and then using mindfulness practice to support those changes.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can adapt exercises and between-session assignments so they work in a person's actual routine, which helps carry new skills into daily situations.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, anger, addictions, and related concerns such as trauma, brain injury, and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach and combines methods like ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to fit individual needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She is an LPC licensed in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin or arrange a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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