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Kathleen Walker

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Kathleen Walker, LPC

Pennsylvania

Licensed Professional Counselor - Addiction and Anger

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC013148
  • NPI1326716572
  • Experience7 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationPennsylvania

About

  • ACT and CBT methods
  • DBT skills practice
  • Addiction support

About Kathleen

Kathleen Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with seven years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. Sessions are presented in a straightforward way that focuses on practical steps and coping skills.

Her background includes a decade of study and practice before becoming an LPC. Much of her clinical work has involved supporting people who are struggling with addiction and impulse-related problems. She has also worked with individuals affected by trauma, loss, depression, and anxiety, and she draws on that experience when clients bring multiple, overlapping concerns.

Kathleen uses evidence-based methods chosen to fit each person’s situation. She blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered and existential ideas. In sessions she aims for clear tools - skill practice, values clarification, and behavioral experiments - to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping.

People contact her for help with anger that shows up at work, in relationships, or as bottled-up resentment. She also supports those dealing with body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and substance use concerns. Kathleen encourages practical problem-solving and steady skill building rather than quick fixes.

She sees therapy as a collaborative process. New clients complete an intake and then work with her to choose which strategies to try first. Progress is tracked with simple check-ins and adjustments as needed.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anger when someone wants to respond differently rather than be driven by impulses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and reacting strongly in stressful moments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process lets practical tools get woven into daily life rather than used as one-size-fits-all rules.

Session format details were not specified in the source, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use different techniques effectively over remote sessions, and the therapist will discuss which methods and rhythms fit the client’s routine and goals.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kind of concerns does she address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship issues, plus related problems like body image and caregiver stress.

What is her therapy style?

Her approach is practical and skills-focused, drawing on evidence-based methods to help people manage reactions and build coping strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience and a decade of combined education and practice leading up to her LPC credential.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the profile.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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