Katherine (Kate) Schenk, LPC

Katherine (Kate) Schenk is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. She uses practical, common-sense methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Kate keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people change painful patterns and build habits that support daily life. Kate also uses client-centered and narrative techniques to listen, reflect, and help people make meaning of difficult experiences. Mindfulness practices are included when they fit the person's goals.

Kate has four years of experience as a counselor and has worked with concerns such as trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She has also supported people facing first responder issues, brain injury, infidelity, and a range of intimacy-related problems. Her approach adapts to the issue at hand and the person's pace.

In sessions she helps people set realistic goals and build small, achievable steps toward change. Conversations focus on what is doable between sessions and on tracking progress over time. Kate emphasizes practical tools that people can use in everyday situations.

People meet with her by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions are scheduled through a matching and booking process that fits both the client and Kate. Costs vary by location and are billed through a cancellable subscription model.

How Kate Uses CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered Work Online

Kate often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessions, and many day-to-day problems because it breaks concerns into clear steps to practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she uses to help people notice difficult emotions, clarify values, and take committed action despite discomfort. ACT can be helpful for chronic stress, avoidance, and coping with life changes. She also brings a client-centered stance that prioritizes listening and reflecting so people feel heard and set goals that matter to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kate will discuss options, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust over time. That collaborative process helps shape practical exercises and goals that fit the client's life and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexible access. Video is good for deeper conversations and practicing skills with visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for shorter check-ins, written reflections, or when someone prefers typing. These options make it easier to attend regularly and try tools between sessions.