Therapist profile
Kathy Maddox, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC011096
- NPI1831066687
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Parenting challenges
- Managing impulsivity
- Communication skills
About Kathy
Kathy Maddox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with ten years of experience. She frames clients as the experts in their own stories and focuses on practical steps people can use to manage life stressors. Kathy works with adults on relationship strains, parenting struggles, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and control issues.
Her approach starts with listening and identifying the patterns that keep problems recurring. Sessions look at how thoughts, reactions, and habits influence anger and relationship conflict. Kathy breaks concerns into manageable pieces and helps clients practice new ways of responding. She emphasizes concrete skills rather than long talks alone.
Over time she helps people reduce impulsive reactions and repair communication when resentment or guilt build up. Work can include setting clearer boundaries, practicing calmer responses, and tackling avoidance that increases isolation. For people dealing with panic or chronic health issues, sessions include pacing and coping strategies that fit daily life.
Kathy invites a steady, practical process rather than quick fixes. She supports clients through separation, money stress, midlife uncertainty, and questions about life purpose. People who want usable strategies for anger and better conversations often find this style useful.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Kathy accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, teachable strategies rather than vague talk. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and paced responses for panic and impulsive anger. These tools help reduce immediate reactivity and make conversations calmer.Another approach is communication-focused work that examines interaction patterns and practices alternative responses. This usually involves role practice, scripting, and short behavioral experiments to change how people argue or set boundaries. It can be helpful for relationship strain, control issues, and resolving lingering resentment.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathy will help clients identify which methods fit their goals and daily life, and she adjusts the plan as progress and needs change. The process is collaborative and gradual rather than instant.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and options that reduce travel time, so therapy can become a practical part of a busy week rather than an added burden.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Kathy works with relationship strain, parenting difficulties, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and panic.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She focuses on listening, identifying recurring patterns, and teaching practical skills. Sessions emphasize manageable steps and practicing new ways to respond.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience as a counselor. That background informs how she helps people handle impulsivity and communication problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia. Her practice is conducted from that location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and region.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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