Kathryn Tepas, LPC, IL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Kathryn Tepas

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Work-Related Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Relationship Counseling

Depression

Therapy for Communication Issues

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Integrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kathryn Tepas

Kat is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and couples at all stages of adult life. Her clinical interests include supporting clients through life transitions, addressing communication and relational challenges, managing anxiety and depression, and achieving a healthy work-life balance. She also has a particular interest in issues related to business and entrepreneurship, helping professionals navigate the unique demands of their careers while maintaining personal well-being. Kat takes a collaborative, solution-focused, and integrative approach to therapy. She believes in the inherent strength and power within each client and incorporates systemic thinking into her work. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness techniques, she tailors her approach to empower clients in discovering and achieving their personal goals. Kat is known for her warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental presence. She creates a therapeutic environment built on trust and mutual respect, where clients feel safe, supported, and understood. She believes in working alongside clients, guiding them toward meaningful progress in their personal and relational lives. Kat earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a focus on International Business and Marketing from Purdue University. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, graduating summa cum laude. She brings firsthand experience in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments, integrating this understanding into her work to help clients navigate career challenges while maintaining balance in their lives.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I use a collaborative, solution-focused and integrative approach in working with my clients. I believe in the power within each of us, and take a systemic approach with each client. I draw from various practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, integrative family systems, and mindfulness techniques to tailor an approach that helps empower each of my clients to discover and achieve their own unique goals.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I create a collaborative therapeutic environment based on trust and mutual respect where my clients feel a safe and accepting space. I believe in moving together with the client to achieve their goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Pinnacle Counseling

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
Purdue University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1023836970

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kathryn Tepas?

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Is Kathryn Tepas accepting new patients?

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Can I make an appointment with Kathryn Tepas online?

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What practice does Kathryn Tepas work with?

Kathryn Tepas works with Pinnacle Counseling.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kathryn Tepas?

Kathryn Tepas frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kathryn Tepas on their profile.

What languages does Kathryn Tepas speak?

Kathryn Tepas speaks English.

How do patients rate Kathryn Tepas in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Kathryn Tepas. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.