Kathryn Kirkland-Franco , LPC

Kathryn Kirkland-Franco is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings three decades of experience to her work with individuals and families. She adapts her approach to meet each person's unique circumstances, drawing on proven methods such as Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Her practice emphasizes the importance of a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. Kathryn believes many answers already exist within clients and that those resources are more accessible when people feel heard, respected, and supported by their therapist. She is known for a calm, reassuring presence that often leads others to recognize her helping background in everyday interactions.

Kathryn works with a wide range of concerns including relationship challenges, grief, parenting, career transitions, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She encourages anyone seeking a collaborative, grounded therapeutic relationship to reach out, and she also extends best wishes to those who continue their self-care journey elsewhere.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kathryn frequently integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment-Based Therapy into her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment where clients are supported to explore their feelings and find their own solutions; it is useful for building self-esteem, improving communication, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it practical for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they shape current bonds, which can be helpful for intimacy issues, trust concerns, grief, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kathryn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She tailors sessions over time so the approach evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Kathryn is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments, access support from different locations within Texas, and choose the format that feels most effective for individual needs.