Dr. Katharina Star, PhD, LPC

Professional Summary

Dr. Katharina Star, PhD, LPC, is a caring and highly qualified licensed professional counselor with years of experience treating diverse populations in individual, group, and family therapy settings. Her expertise lies in conducting thorough diagnostic assessments, crafting tailored treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and providing crisis intervention services. She holds a deep understanding of anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder, and is dedicated to exploring innovative treatments in this field.

Key Highlights

• Provides psychotherapy to individuals, groups, couples, children, adolescents, and adults facing various mental health challenges
• Demonstrates clinical skills in conducting assessments, providing crisis intervention, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic approaches
• Possesses specialized knowledge in novel treatments for panic disorder
• Serves as an accomplished educator and presenter, delivering workshops and presentations on mental health and wellness
• Advocates for integrating mindfulness and wellness practices into counseling interventions

Professional Experience

Private Practice [Location]

Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist [Dates of Employment]

• Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions, effectively addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and other mental health concerns
• Developed personalized treatment plans tailored to clients' unique needs, goals, and preferences, fostering positive outcomes
• Applied a comprehensive range of therapeutic approaches, including experiential, cognitive-behavioral, and creative arts therapies, to facilitate healing and growth

Verywell Health

Writer for Anxiety and Panic Disorders [Dates of Employment]

• Authored informative and engaging articles on anxiety and panic disorders, empowering readers with knowledge, coping mechanisms, and practical resources
• Conducted thorough research and collaborated with mental health experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of content
• Effectively translated complex psychological concepts into accessible and relatable language, making them widely understandable

Education

Kent State University, [Location]

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling Psychology [Year of Graduation]

• Dissertation: "The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Burnout Prevention in Counselors"
• Conducted meticulous research to examine the efficacy of mindfulness-based practices in reducing counselor burnout

University of Akron, [Location]

Master of Arts (MA) in Couples and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling [Year of Graduation]

• Specialized in family systems theory, couples dynamics, and individual counseling techniques
• Gained valuable experience working with diverse populations in a variety of clinical settings

Kent State University, [