Kathy Boaz-Chavez, LPC

Kathy Boaz-Chavez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and mood concerns. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about fears, losses, or doubts. Kathy encourages small, steady steps toward feeling more capable and in control.

She uses simple, practical methods in sessions. Clients can expect conversational work that examines thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills for coping with panic, low mood, and overwhelming worry. Mindfulness exercises and goal-focused strategies are used to build daily routines that feel doable.

Kathy practices client-centered care, meaning the person's values and preferences guide session plans. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation skills. Existential ideas and mindfulness approaches help people find meaning and stay present when life feels confusing.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Kathy listens first, then helps people choose techniques that match their situation. Sessions are practical and paced to fit what each person can handle.

She has six years of professional experience and carries an LPC credential in Texas. Conversations are held in English and she does not work with international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to connect people with a session schedule that fits their needs.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's goals and values, with the therapist listening closely and following the person's lead to shape sessions. It helps when someone needs a respectful, nonjudgmental place to sort through feelings and choices.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and interrupt unhelpful thinking patterns that feed panic or low mood.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving tolerance for distress. It is useful for people who want steady tools for emotion regulation and better day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is often part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions can shift over time as those needs change.

Specific session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring what they learn directly into daily routines.