Therapist profile
Dr. Arleen Atkins, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - stress and relationship support
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 11325
- NPI1396470787
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- Anger and coping
About Arleen
Dr. Arleen Atkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, anger, and addiction. Her practice also includes grief, parenting concerns, sleep problems, and life changes.
Arleen approaches sessions with the belief that clients are the experts on their own stories. She focuses on practical steps and on identifying strengths clients already have. That means sessions often look at what is working now, and what small changes could reduce repeated frustration and conflict.
Her methods draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. CBT is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Solution-Focused work concentrates on clear, achievable goals and on building solutions the client can use right away.
Over three decades she has helped people cope with issues such as attachment and communication problems, codependency, blended family stress, and end-of-life concerns. She also supports those handling trauma, family-of-origin wounds, guilt and forgiveness, and isolation.
Sessions are aimed at practical progress rather than abstract theory. Clients can expect straightforward conversations, skill-building, and goal planning. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online options.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT is focused on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more helpful patterns. In an online session this often means practicing specific exercises, tracking behaviors between sessions, and working on concrete coping strategies for anxiety, anger, and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear goals and on what is already working. Online meetings can be used to set small achievable steps and to review progress quickly.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Sessions aim to be practical and to produce useful tools the client can use in daily life.
The site asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The therapist's session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can still use the same CBT and Solution-Focused techniques effectively in remote meetings to address anger, stress, relationships, and coping with change.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, addictions, grief, sleep issues, parenting concerns, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal oriented. She emphasizes strengths, clear steps, and skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.