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Kathy Garza

Therapist

Kathy Garza

LPC

Texas · 3+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy for everyday stress

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  • CBT focused
  • Strength-based
  • Texas licensed

About Kathy

Kathy Garza is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. Kathy writes plainly and works with a practical focus so parents can find clear next steps quickly.

Kathy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions tend to focus on small, achievable changes that build confidence over time. She emphasizes strengths and practical steps rather than jargon-filled explanations.

Her experience includes assisting people facing caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, chronic illness and disability, and immigration-related issues. Kathy also addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, isolation, control issues, and struggles with guilt or shame. Intellectual disability is listed among areas she supports, and she approaches each situation with attention to the person’s abilities and needs.

Kathy encourages clients to see themselves as the experts in their own lives while she offers guidance and tools. She frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals shape the work. Her tone is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people make practical changes that fit daily life.

She is licensed in Texas and works in English. To begin, users follow the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule sessions according to availability.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

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How Kathy Uses Practical Therapies Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and stress by giving clear, testable steps to change patterns of thinking and action.

Another common focus is skills for managing trauma-related symptoms and compassion fatigue. These approaches include grounding and coping techniques that help reduce intense reactions and improve day-to-day functioning after stressful experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathy treats therapy as a collaboration and will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She prioritizes practical tools and builds plans together so clients can track what is helping.

The profile does not list which online session types are available, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins between in-person visits. It can also let clients choose quieter times, change how they join sessions, and practice skills in real-life settings while getting support from a licensed professional.

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathy commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, immigration issues, and intellectual disability.

What is Kathy's style in sessions?

Her approach is practical and straightforward, focusing on small, achievable changes. She emphasizes clients' strengths and helps set clear steps to build confidence.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kathy has three years of professional work experience as noted in her profile.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and is licensed in Texas.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I start therapy with Kathy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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