Katharine Childress, LPC

Experienced LPC focused on awareness and growth

Client-centered care
Mindfulness and CBT
25 years experience

About Katharine Childress

Katharine Childress is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 25 years of experience supporting people as they pursue greater self-awareness and personal growth. She guides clients in examining patterns of behavior that can block progress toward their ideal selves and helps translate insight into practical change. Katharine favors a client-centered stance that honors each person's perspective while integrating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to set clear, achievable steps forward.

Her background includes work with people of all ages in group homes, outpatient programs, crisis settings, families, and couples, giving her a breadth of experience across many life circumstances. In recent years she has deepened her interest in the mind-body connection, bringing mindfulness and meditation into her work to help clients strengthen awareness and resilience. Trained in hypnotherapy, she also uses guided imagery when appropriate to support goal attainment.

Katharine emphasizes setting small, attainable goals so clients can experience incremental success rather than becoming overwhelmed. She approaches each person with warmth and commitment, helping to design manageable steps that lead to lasting change and a clearer sense of what a meaningful life feels like.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katharine Childress have?

Katharine Childress has 25 years of professional experience.

Is Katharine Childress a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: AZ LPC 2524.

In which languages does Katharine Childress provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Katharine Childress located?

She is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Katharine Childress as my therapist?

Therapy sessions can be offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that Katharine is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Katharine Childress work with international clients?

Katharine Childress does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katharine Childress cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. At this time Katharine is not accepting new clients, so availability may be limited.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Katharine integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed actions toward a more meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of struggling with them. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where shifting how one relates to internal experience can reduce avoidance and increase purpose.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on offering empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their concerns at their own pace. This approach supports relationship, identity, and self-esteem work by creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key tool in her practice, targeting patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain problems like depression, panic, and anger. CBT helps clients learn practical skills to manage symptoms and test new ways of coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katharine works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to support progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility, allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from home, and choose the communication style that works best for the individual.

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