- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT techniques
- Stress and relationship concerns
About Kathleen
Kathleen Eager-Ariz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and parenting challenges. Kathleen focuses on practical steps to reduce overwhelm and reconnect with everyday purpose.
She encourages slowing down to notice habits, emotions, and intuition. Kathleen talks through patterns that keep people stuck and helps identify small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable. Sessions emphasize clear next steps and problem solving alongside emotional understanding.
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address emotion, behavior, and thought patterns. Kathleen has experience supporting people with grief, addiction concerns, sleep and eating issues, anger, career stress, and neurodiverse-related challenges such as attention differences.
She also works with issues tied to attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, communication difficulties, control problems, and separation or divorce. Kathleen pays attention to the ways past experiences shape current reactions and relationships.
Clients can expect a straightforward, practical style where feelings and goals are discussed side by side. The therapist helps clients set realistic steps and track progress over time. Her focus is on making emotional insights useful for everyday life.
How Kathleen blends EFT and practical therapies online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with core emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people recognize difficult feelings and how those feelings shape interactions and choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choosing actions that align with personal values to move forward.Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s perspective first, with the therapist listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions. Together these approaches help address relationship patterns, emotional intensity, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems with motivation or direction. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which approach fits best for a client’s goals and preferences.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce commuting time, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and offer alternatives for sessions when someone cannot be in the same place as the therapist. Kathleen will discuss how to structure sessions so they match practical needs while focusing on emotional and behavioral change.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns as listed in her profile, plus parenting and grief.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, using Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside CBT, ACT, and DBT approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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