Kathleen Eager-Ariz , LPC

Kathleen Eager-Ariz is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strains. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away to feel steadier and more connected to their goals. Kathleen works with parents and individuals dealing with grief, trauma, addiction concerns, attention difficulties, and problems with self-esteem or intimacy.

She begins by slowing things down so clients can notice habits, emotions, and patterns that are getting in the way. Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, with Kathleen offering clear ideas and options rather than one fixed path. She helps clients identify small changes that add up to better daily functioning and stronger relationships.

Her background includes three years of clinical experience as an LPC in Texas. That time has included supporting people through life transitions, adjustment difficulties, emotional ups and downs, and parenting stress. Kathleen combines proven talk therapies to suit each person's situation while keeping the focus on what the person values and wants to change.

In the room she aims to be direct, optimistic, and genuine. Conversations tend to be practical and solution-oriented, while also making space for emotions and underlying patterns. Her goal is to help clients build resilience so they can move toward the life they want.

Clients can expect short-term strategies and longer-term skill building, depending on need. Kathleen tailors her approach to each person, checking in regularly about progress and next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and the convenience of online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking steps toward those values, even when difficult feelings show up; it can help with stress, anxiety, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions in close relationships and improving how people connect and communicate during conflict.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Kathleen will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit. Progress is reviewed regularly and methods are adjusted as needed to match the client's needs.

Online therapy lets clients meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering options for different schedules and communication styles. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can be helpful for brief check-ins or when time is tight. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into workday breaks, travel, or busy family routines while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.