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Kathleen Eager-Ariz

Therapist · Texas

Practical, person-centered counseling for life changes

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Kathleen Eager-Ariz
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas · 89421
NPI
1598452153
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas
  • Collaborative approach
  • Goal focused
  • Warm and direct

About Kathleen

Kathleen Eager-Ariz is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, or changes in life. She writes plainly, checks in with clients about daily habits and emotions, and focuses on small steps that make life feel more manageable.

Kathleen sees therapy as a chance to slow down and notice what is working and what is not. She believes people have resilience and can grow, even when past trauma or long-standing patterns make change feel impossible. Conversations look at habits, behaviors, and feelings to find practical ways forward.

Her style is collaborative and person-centered. Kathleen aims to create a space where people can speak honestly and try new approaches without pressure. She uses therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy depending on what a person needs.

With three years of clinical experience and an LPC credential, she has helped people with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, parenting concerns, and codependency-related patterns. Kathleen describes herself as friendly, optimistic, and present in sessions.

People who choose her often want straightforward conversation, clear goals, and tools they can use between meetings. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to make sure the fit works for their life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to small actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotion and improving how people process and respond to feelings, which can be helpful for relationship and attachment concerns.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. She adapts techniques based on what a person says is useful and what feels manageable between sessions.

The therapist biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering greater flexibility for scheduling around work or family responsibilities. Many people find online sessions useful for keeping momentum between in-person visits and for accessing licensed professionals in other locations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathleen help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, codependency, and related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered with a focus on practical steps. Sessions concentrate on habits, emotions, and small changes you can try between meetings.

What background and experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience working with emotional dysregulation, adjustment to life transitions, and relationship and parenting concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds an LPC credential and practices from Texas.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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