- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Kathy
Kathy Boaz-Chavez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and depression. Kathy also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, isolation, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what patterns keep problems going. Kathy uses listening and reflective feedback to help people name thoughts and feelings, then practices skills to change unhelpful reactions.
Her approach blends several methods to fit the person in front of her. She may use client-centered techniques to build trust, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge thinking patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation, and mindfulness practices to ease overwhelm. Existential ideas are woven in when clients want to look at meaning and purpose.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and step-by-step work. That could mean short skills practice between meetings or talking through a recent situation to try a new response. Kathy aims to make therapy a place to look honestly at guilt, shame, grief, or anger without judgment.
People who contact her are usually seeking straightforward help for mood or stress related problems. She asks questions, listens, and suggests small experiments to try outside sessions so progress can be noticed in daily life.
Approaches Kathy Uses in Online Sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can explore difficult feelings. It helps when someone needs a straightforward, supportive conversation to sort out what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect mood and behavior and teaches simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and self-critical thoughts like guilt and shame.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. These techniques can be helpful for mood swings, panic, or intense shame that leads to avoidance.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathy will talk about your needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit your situation. She checks in and adjusts the plan as you learn what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Therapists often use online meetings to practice skills in real time and to follow up on exercises between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also focuses on guilt and shame, abandonment, isolation, and related concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines listening with practical techniques to name thoughts and try different responses. Therapy often includes identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing skills between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LPC with six years of professional experience working with mood, trauma, and stress-related issues.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds an LPC license in Texas and practices with that credential within the state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Use 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.