Kathryn Kirkland-Franco, LPC

Experienced LPC guiding personal growth

30 years experience
LPC in Texas
Client-centered care

About Kathryn Kirkland-Franco

Kathryn Kirkland-Franco is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings three decades of clinical experience to her work. She draws on a flexible blend of therapeutic methods, tailoring interventions to the needs of each person she sees while remaining grounded in Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches.

Her practice is guided by the belief that many answers to life’s challenges already live inside the individual, and that those answers are more accessible within a trusting therapeutic relationship. Kathryn emphasizes a calm, reassuring presence and practical collaboration to help clients explore goals, clarify values, and develop strategies for change.

People who meet her often recognize a natural tendency toward empathy and steady support, qualities she brings to every session. She invites anyone seeking a thoughtful, person-focused approach to wellness to reach out, and she offers encouragement to those continuing their path of self-care whether or not they choose to work together.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteem DepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kathryn Kirkland-Franco have?

Kathryn Kirkland-Franco has 30 years of experience.

Is Kathryn Kirkland-Franco a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 18236.

In which languages does Kathryn Kirkland-Franco provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathryn Kirkland-Franco located?

She is located in Texas.

How can I work with Kathryn Kirkland-Franco as my therapist?

You can work with Kathryn Kirkland-Franco through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kathryn Kirkland-Franco work with international clients?

No. Kathryn Kirkland-Franco does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kathryn Kirkland-Franco 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

Kathryn integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their feelings and find their own solutions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people build healthier connections and emotional resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Kathryn collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Kathryn uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access to licensed professionals. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic connection and progress.

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