- ACT principles
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Katharine
Katharine Childress is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, trauma, grief, and issues of guilt and shame. She also supports people dealing with parenting and family concerns and mood or panic-related symptoms.
She uses a client-centered stance, which means conversations focus on the person in front of her rather than a strict script. Katharine blends that with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and small behavioral shifts that change daily life. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts without letting them drive action.
Her background includes work in group homes, outpatient settings, crisis situations, and with families and couples. That variety shaped a practical style: sessions aim for concrete, attainable steps rather than broad goals that feel overwhelming. She helps people break larger aims into smaller, doable actions so progress can be felt early.
Mindfulness and meditation are part of her current focus, along with guided imagery to support relaxation and attention to the mind-body link. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas inform how she helps clients clarify what changes matter most.
Katharine invites straightforward planning and steady practice. Conversations tend to be practical, with attention to how changes fit into everyday life rather than abstract theory. If someone wants help with forgiveness, guilt, or adjusting after loss or change, she offers a mix of skills-based and reflective work.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then clarify values to guide small actions. It is useful for guilt, shame, and making sense of life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that keep problems going and practicing specific behavior changes to shift mood and functioning. It works well for anxiety, depression, panic, and insomnia symptoms.
Mindfulness practices teach attention and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of the mind-body link. These practices can support stress management, sleep, and coping with strong emotions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and what they find workable. Sessions often combine skills practice, brief reflection, and concrete goal-setting so progress can be tracked.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into work or family schedules, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Talk with the therapist about what session length and rhythm suit everyday life and commitments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside issues like grief, forgiveness, addiction, relationship conflict, and family stress.
How does she approach feelings of guilt during sessions?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help identify unhelpful thoughts and take small, manageable steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of clinical experience, including work in group homes, outpatient settings, crisis situations, and with families and couples.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Arizona.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.