Kathleen Stark, LPC

Kathleen Stark earned a BA in Child Psychology and an MA in Counseling from Oakland University and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a state credential that authorizes clinical work in counseling, and she has held specialty training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional since 2019. She is also working toward certification as an Autism Specialist, reflecting a focused interest in neurodiversity and developmental differences.

As a Michigan native and licensed counselor, she brings seven years of professional experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, address motivation and confidence, and cope with depression. She maintains a particular devotion to supporting youth and adults with special needs, including work related to autism, Asperger Syndrome, and intellectual disability. Kathleen frequently presents to young audiences about service dogs and offers personal insight into living with Cerebral Palsy, informing her compassionate, strengths-based approach.

She approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome life’s challenges. Recognizing that beginning therapy requires courage, she aims to support clients through that process with empathy and practical guidance.