Kathleen Shapiro
LPC | Licensed Professional Counselor
Hi! My name is Kathleen, but please call me Katie!
It takes a lot of strength and will power to seek counseling and I understand how vulnerable and overwhelming you may feel. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I strive to treat the therapeutic relationship, and you, with compassion, respect, and warmth. My counseling style is engaging and person-first. It is important to me to be able to collaborate with you and meet you where you are at in each interaction by incorporating different therapeutic techniques. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, person-centered, trauma informed, and solution focused. Identifying and setting your goals is a team-effort, and together we will work at your comfort level to effectively establish and achieve goals that are tailored to your life while developing healthy skills that encouraging self-discovery.
I have a Master’s Degree in Professional Clinical Counseling from LaSalle University. I also hold credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2015. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns; including depression anxiety, substance use disorders, trauma, grief, life transitions, and more. As a standard practice, I approach the therapeutic relationship with an acute sensitivity and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors and influence.
Outside of my career, I enjoy being outdoors. I enjoy taking walks along trails and parks. I've played sports for as long as I can remember and currently play softball on weekends. As a full time employee and a mom of two youngsters, I understand the challenges of maintaining a healthy balance in life! I strongly advocate the concept of self-care and finding an overall balance in one's life to strive for healthier lifestyles!
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Substance Use Disorder; Mood Disorder; Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Life Adjustment
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I strive to make the therapeutic interaction as a "team-effort." I am in this journey with you and together we will address the goals that you are wanting to achieve. With each session, I encourage one to identify a goal (or more) that they would like to work on in between sessions. There are times where I may provide additional resources such as an article to read or a homework assignment, to discuss for the next session.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My approach combines and incorporates a variety of techniques that are evidence-based. I find myself utilizing cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, person centered, trauma informed, and solution focused.
I accept Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, Quest, & United/Optum Insurances.
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