Kathleen Eager-Ariz , LPC

Kathleen Eager-Ariz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people regain balance when life feels overwhelming. She recognizes how modern responsibilities - from work and school to parenting - can leave someone exhausted, disconnected from purpose, and uncertain about next steps. Kathleen emphasizes the value of slowing down and taking intentional moments to check in with habits, emotions, and intuition to assess whether life reflects one’s values and goals.

She holds a hopeful view of human resilience and the capacity for change, while acknowledging that trauma or long-standing patterns can make progress feel out of reach. In therapy she explores the barriers that keep a person stuck and offers practical support and guidance for making meaningful changes. Kathleen has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, adjustment to life transitions, relationship challenges, and parenting concerns. Her approach is collaborative, person-centered, and solution-focused, aiming to tailor interventions to each individual’s needs.

Professionally warm and authentic, Kathleen frequently integrates psychodynamic ideas with evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and she also has experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She works alongside clients to identify patterns, build coping skills, and move toward greater presence and purpose in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kathleen commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with client-centered principles, to support people in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and difficulty sleeping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action even when difficult feelings arise. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard and empowered to steer the work.

Kathleen approaches treatment as a collaborative process - she will help clients explore which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan together over time. This shared decision-making helps ensure the approach feels relevant and sustainable.

Online therapy with Kathleen offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow individuals to access licensed professionals from different locations while maintaining continuity of care and support.