Therapist profile
Kathy Villa, LPC
Arizona
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Arizona / LPC-24488
- NPI1235097718
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness tools
About Kathy
Kathy Villa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 22 years of experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and anger. Sessions are practical and focused on building skills to manage day-to-day challenges.
Kathy uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking, practice new responses, and break patterns that keep problems going. Work in sessions is collaborative and goal oriented, with clear steps between meetings.
She also supports people dealing with grief, blended family issues, body image concerns, and post-traumatic stress. Kathy addresses panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, postpartum depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder when these come up in therapy. Her approach includes motivational interviewing and mindfulness tools to strengthen coping skills.
Kathy aims to help clients build resilience and practical habits they can use outside sessions. She often sets short-term goals and uses techniques that can be practiced during the week. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so clients can see what’s changing.
Kathy speaks English and practices in Arizona as an LPC. She does not accept international clients. Before scheduling, readers should confirm which session formats are currently offered.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Kathy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anger and anxiety. CBT helps people practice new responses to triggers and build problem-solving skills.She also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on clear, short-term goals and practical steps. These methods help clients make measurable changes quickly and notice improvement between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathy will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She checks progress and adjusts methods based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm the available session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family by removing travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and can make using tools like guided exercises or between-session practices more convenient for everyday use.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she handle
She works with adults who snap at loved ones, carry resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger is treated alongside related issues like stress and relationships.
How would she approach anger in sessions
She uses evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies to change thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also used to build coping skills.
How much experience does she have with these concerns
Kathy has 22 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and anger. That experience informs practical techniques she uses in sessions.
What credential and region apply to her practice
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona and works under the AZ LPC credential shown in her profile.
Do sessions happen in languages other than English
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session formats directly before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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