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Kathleen Harrison

Kathleen Harrison, LPC

Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania LPC - Stress and Shame work

  • Guilt and forgiveness
  • Stress management
  • Relationship skills

About Kathleen

Kathleen Harrison is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Kathleen also focuses on issues such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.

She keeps her approach straightforward and direct. Sessions begin with a clear conversation about what matters most to the person in front of her. From there she builds a plan that reflects that person's situation, not a pre-made template. Kathleen values honesty and respect in those early meetings.

In practical terms she listens for patterns that make daily life harder. Then she helps people try different ways of responding to those patterns. That can mean learning new ways to handle stress, practicing how to talk about needs in relationships, or naming the roots of shame that hold someone back.

Her style is collaborative. A client can expect goal-focused sessions with space to talk through difficult feelings and to test out new behaviors between meetings. Kathleen encourages small, realistic steps that fit into everyday life.

She aims to help people who feel stuck by offering steady support and clear guidance. If someone wants to explore guilt, forgiveness, or finding more meaning, she works with them to set practical next steps and to track progress over time.

How Kathleen’s approaches fit with online work

Evidence-based techniques often used in this kind of practice include brief cognitive strategies that help people recognize and shift unhelpful thoughts, and skills-based work that teaches ways to manage stress and improve how someone communicates in relationships. Cognitive strategies are practical and aim to change the thoughts that feed guilt or anxiety. Skills-based work focuses on concrete actions such as breathing, pacing activities, or rehearsing conversations to build confidence.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work together. Kathleen will discuss goals and preferences with each person and select methods that match their situation. That choice is collaborative and can change as people try different steps and see what helps.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting meetings into a busy day, cutting travel time, and keeping regular contact while juggling work or caregiving. Some formats can make check-ins shorter or allow sessions without video when that is more convenient. Ask about current session options to find what suits your schedule and needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem issues, and depression. She also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.

How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?

Her method starts with straightforward conversations to name the feeling and its sources. She then helps people test small changes in thinking and behavior to loosen the hold of those feelings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on these concerns. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets practical goals.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential, which is Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. Her practice is located in Pennsylvania.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients as well as those in the United States. Conversations are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

What steps do I take to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of setting goals and planning sessions.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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