Kathy Garza, LPC

Kathy Garza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She also supports those coping with depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Kathy speaks English and draws on practical techniques to help people find small, workable changes.

Kathy uses an approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different ways of responding. She encourages trying short exercises between meetings so progress can carry into daily life.

Her background includes three years of professional experience providing counseling in Texas. She has worked with people facing caregiver strain and compassion fatigue, as well as challenges tied to adoption, immigration, chronic illness, and post-traumatic stress. That range informs a flexible, down-to-earth style in the room.

Kathy centers the client as the expert in their own story and looks for strengths to build on. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers gentle guidance while inviting practical steps the client can try. The tone is encouraging and goal-oriented.

To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Kathy Uses Cognitive Behavioral Tools Online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focus on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of responding, which can reduce stress and ease anxiety. It often includes practical exercises and short behavioral experiments to try between sessions.

When trauma or intense emotional reactions are present, adapting CBT strategies can help people build safety and gradual coping skills. That might mean focusing on grounding skills, pacing exposure to difficult memories, and strengthening day-to-day routines that reduce overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit personal needs and preferences. If one technique doesn’t feel like a fit, adjustments are made so work feels useful and manageable.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Different session styles also let people practice skills in real-world settings and bring everyday problems into the conversation for timely coaching.