Kathleen Stark , LPC

Kathleen Stark is a Michigan-licensed counselor who brings a decade of professional experience to her work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Child Psychology from Oakland University, and she is licensed as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. Since 2019 she has also been recognized as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and she is currently pursuing certification as an Autism Specialist.

Kathleen combines clinical training with a long-standing commitment to youth and to adults with special needs, offering tailored support for self-esteem, motivation, anger, and coping with change. She frequently presents to young audiences about service dogs and shares personal insight on living with Cerebral Palsy, using those experiences to increase understanding and practical awareness. Her approach honors each person as the expert of their own story and draws on their strengths to address challenges and build resilience.

Known for a collaborative, strengths-based style, Kathleen works with individuals to set achievable goals and develop skills that support day-to-day functioning and emotional well-being. She supports people across a range of needs, including autism and intellectual disability, and focuses on helping clients take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Kathleen Stark uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that address trauma, mood, and daily stress in practical ways. One focus is trauma-focused work that helps people process difficult experiences and reduce their impact on everyday life by using structured strategies tailored to the person’s pace and needs. Another key element is skills-based intervention for anxiety, depression, and anger - teaching tools for managing symptoms, improving coping, and building emotional regulation that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathleen collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, and she adjusts methods over time so therapy fits the client’s needs. This collaborative process helps determine which evidence-based techniques will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for those balancing work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide more immediate, shorter-form ways to connect. These options make it easier to access consistent care and to practice skills in real-life contexts with the support of a licensed professional.