Katherine (Kate) Schenk, LPC
Collaborative narrative-informed counselor
Details
| Name | Katherine (Kate) Schenk |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Katherine
Katherine (Kate) Schenk is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. She uses Narrative approaches along with practical therapies to help people clarify problems and find workable steps forward. Kate writes plainly and listens closely to understand each person's story before suggesting changes.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to shape sessions around what each person needs. That can mean examining unhelpful thinking, trying small behavioral experiments, or using storytelling to reframe pain and loss.
Background and approach
The focus is on real, achievable steps rather than jargon. Clients come with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating concerns, anger, self-harm, and other complex challenges.
Kate has four years of counseling experience and practices in Pennsylvania. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual's comfort. Kate helps people set clear goals, track small changes, and build confidence over time.
She aims to make therapy feel like a constructive conversation rather than a lecture. Work can include short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns. People who prefer talking through what happened, trying mindful skills, or testing new behaviors often find this approach useful.
Sessions are offered in English and available through several online formats.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Katherine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Katherine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Katherine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Online options using narrative and skills-based methods
Kate commonly combines Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people in online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for moments to rewrite limiting narratives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust as needs change. Sessions start with what matters most to the client and then test small changes together.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a tight schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging can work well for brief check-ins, homework prompts, or ongoing support between longer sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Kate help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and anger concerns, self esteem, career shifts, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and narrative-informed. Sessions combine storytelling, practical skill work from CBT and ACT, and a client-centered focus on the person's goals.
What is her professional background?
Kate has four years of experience as a licensed professional counselor. She has worked across care settings and brings a practical, goal-focused approach to therapy.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the LPC credential as a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
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