- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Kathleen
Kathleen Eager-Ariz is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship difficulties. She writes plainly and listens closely so a parent can talk about what feels overwhelming. Her approach aims to find practical steps that fit daily life and values.
Kathleen sees therapy as a place to slow down and take stock. She helps clients notice habits, emotions, and patterns that get in the way of feeling motivated or connected.
Background and approach
When traumatic experiences or repeated behaviors make change hard, she guides people through how to start shifting those patterns. Her style is collaborative and person-centered. That means she works with clients to set goals and choose techniques that match their needs.
She often mixes cognitive behavioral tools with acceptance-based ideas to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. She brings three years of clinical experience as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor. Kathleen aims to be warm and direct in sessions, offering clear suggestions and space to reflect.
Parents who feel exhausted or stuck often find this practical tone helpful. Sessions focus on small, doable changes - skills for managing emotions, routines for sleep and eating, and ways to communicate more effectively. Kathleen also addresses issues such as grief, addiction, impulsivity, and caregiver stress when they come up in conversation.
Over time the work centers on rebuilding motivation, noticing what matters, and trying strategies that match each person’s life. The goal is steadier coping and clearer steps forward, not quick fixes.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathleen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while committing to behavior changes that match your priorities and can help with anxiety, stress, and motivation struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and many everyday challenges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication. Those tools can be helpful for emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This collaborative process means techniques are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy family and work schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer ongoing support between sessions and can help track practice of skills, ask quick questions, or check in after stressful moments. These options increase flexibility and help people try therapy in ways that suit their daily life.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
You can bring stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, substance and behavioral addictions, grief, self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating issues, anger, career stress, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is Kathleen's general approach in therapy?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining practical techniques with acceptance-based ideas. She works with clients to pick tools that fit their goals and daily routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, relationship issues, and parenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential, Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices as a Texas LPC based in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients; English is the language used for therapy.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist terms; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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