Kathleen Shapiro, LPC

Kathleen Shapiro holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Clinical Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). With 12 years of experience in the field, she has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, bringing a broad clinical perspective to each case.

Kathleen approaches therapy with a person-first, engaging style that emphasizes compassion, respect, and warmth. She places strong value on cultural and contextual awareness, remaining attentive to how multi- and cross-cultural factors influence each person’s experience. Collaboration is central to her work - she partners with clients to identify priorities and to set goals that fit their lives and comfort levels.

Her practice integrates a range of evidence-informed techniques, weaving cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical-behavioral skills, person-centered principles, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused methods as appropriate. This flexible approach supports skill-building, self-discovery, and practical problem solving while honoring each person’s pace.

Outside of her professional life, Kathleen enjoys spending time outdoors, walking trails and parks, and working back toward jogging. She plays softball on weekends and advocates for balanced self-care as part of overall well-being. Her style is steady and collaborative, aimed at helping people develop healthy skills and move toward meaningful change.