Kathleen M Curran , LPC

Kathleen M Curran is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 31 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, and depression. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and life circumstances. Kathleen focuses on practical coping strategies while also attending to deeper patterns that can affect mood, connection, and daily functioning.

Her work includes helping clients navigate life transitions, work through grief or separation, address control issues and perfectionism, and rebuild social confidence after isolation or trauma. She emphasizes clear communication and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard and involved in their own progress. Taking the first step toward therapy often takes courage, and Kathleen recognizes and affirms that decision while offering steady, experienced guidance throughout the process. As an LPC licensed in Texas - TX LPC 85290 - she combines empathic listening with evidence-informed techniques to tailor care to each person she meets.

Integrating Client-Centered and CBT in Online Care

Kathleen uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s values and goals guide the pace and focus of work. This approach emphasizes empathy and active listening so clients feel respected and understood while they explore feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, complements that foundation by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change behaviors that contribute to stress or substance use. CBT is well suited to addressing panic attacks, social anxiety, and depressive symptoms through structured strategies and practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kathleen collaborates with each person to determine whether client-centered work, CBT techniques, or a blend of both will best meet their needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist and client review progress together and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, effective support while accommodating varied communication styles and practical needs.