My name is Kathryn Kirkland-Franco and I am so happy you are exploring opportunities to improve your overall wellness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the State of Texas. After many years of experience, I find myself pulling from a variety of therapeutic modalities depending on the needs of the individuals I serve. My foundations are primarily Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe the answers to many life questions and issues can be found inside ourselves and that they can more easily be tapped into when we engage in a trusting therapeutic relationship. When I meet people through the course of normal daily interactions, they often guess that I am a therapist, citing my calm and reassuring nature. I encourage you to reach out if this is the kind of therapeutic relationship you are looking for and if not, I wish you all the best and congratulate you on your progress toward self-care.
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
RelationshipsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Kathryn is very patient and brings a calm energy to every session. She’s always warm and supportive of all thoughts and emotions. Her energy and thought provoking questions are a great checkpoint when you’re reeling.
Written on Feb 06, 2026 after therapy with Kathryn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Kathryn Kirkland Franco is a great therapist. She is a good listener and gives good advice on how to deal with issues or problems in day to day life. She is very flexible and has a lot of different times to book appointments. She’s nice and I’m happy there are people on better help like her to talk to.
Written on Jan 28, 2026 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kathryn is a great help to me and is helping me to grow and improve myself
Written on Jan 19, 2026 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Kirkland-Franco has great empathy and is able to describe and relate things to me in a way that makes sense and helps me understand. She takes time to listen and helps me to reflect back on things that I need to address in a manner that is kind and understanding.
Written on Dec 19, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
In my fast paced life and incredibly busy schedule, this app has allowed me to begin the process of receiving the help I need.
Kathryn offers early morning meetings which I can fit into my day.
She’s been fantastic to work with this far. She sends me worksheets that I can fill out as I have the time and offers suggestions on different methods of exercises, audiobooks, etc that may help put things into perspective. I look to continuing on with Kathryn and learning more about myself and how to become a better version of me.
Written on Oct 22, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Very happy thus far! Kathryn seems to be a really great fit for me.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Kathryn Kirkland-Franco is a top notch therapist. Anyone would be lucky to be accepted to work with her.
Written on Jul 16, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Kathryn has really helped me overcome emotional battles that I have been struggling with. Every session I feel a little more healed. She makes me feel comfortable enough to speak freely and in doing so helps me understand myself better.
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've been through a handful of therapists trying to find the one that would click and Kathryn is nailing it
Written on Apr 15, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Kathryn is incredibly helpful and kind. I am glad I matched with her.
Written on Feb 25, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
A+
Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I highly recommend Kathryn as a therapist. She is a great listener who truly takes the time to understand what you’re going through. Her caring and compassionate approach has been incredibly helpful as I’ve worked through my struggles. Kathryn creates a safe and supportive space where I feel heard and valued. Her guidance has made a significant positive impact on my journey, and I’m grateful for her support.
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Kathryn for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Very good session with Kathryn. I liked very much and felt very comfortable talking with her.
Written on Dec 13, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Great compassion for people
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 10 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
My therapist, Kathryn Kirkland-Franco is empathetic and listens intently to my concerns. She makes me feel comfortable and gives me practical solutions for my problems. I highly recommend her if you are in need of a therapist.
Written on Nov 29, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very helpful
Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Seasoned and compassionate therapist. Provides homework to work on outside of sessions to help with carry over of strategies discussed in therapy.
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Kathryn is an understanding and very kind person; we have had many great conversations!
Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
My favorite things about Kathryn are her warm personality and her genuine nature. It is abundantly clear that she cares about my story and wellbeing. I highly recommended her and think the world of this incredible woman.
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kathryn is kind supportive and helpful
Written on Jun 02, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd
She is very great and helpful with actionable items! Helps you uncover limiting beliefs
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coaching
She’s awesome the best so far on this app!
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She totally gets me, and is very perceptive.
Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I have made significant personal growth with Kathryn's assistance and insights. She is an excellent listener and has a vast amount of experience and expertise. She has helped me immensely. I appreciate her calmness and ability to hone in on the important issues and bring the conversation back around to that if needed. I feel like things I learned I carry outside the session and am able to use other tools better, like meditation and self -care. She knows her stuff!
Written on Mar 24, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is awesome!
Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
First tome doing therapy and she has been amazing, she has made me change my mind on therapy, couldn’t have received a better therapist
Written on Feb 03, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kathryn was my second therapist here in better help, and she has been so authentic. I feel like she got to know me first and told me a little bit about herself which made it easy and confortable when it was time to open up about certain things. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a great therapist
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is very open-minded and respectful towards her clients. She also has a good-natured spirit, which makes her easy to talk to.
Written on Dec 08, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and career difficulties
I was very hesitant to initiate therapy. I have always known the importance, but like many, thought I could “handle” every issue/problem in life. In a short time, Kathryn Kirkland-Franco has not only changed my mentality towards therapy, but also helped me identify the root cause of some problematic aspects in my every day life. She is patient, empathetic and very knowledgeable. Definitely not enough adjectives to describe her and her therapeutic skills.
Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Kathryn is very professional and goes above and beyond to make sure my needs are taken care of..
Written on Jul 09, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kathryn is a definite help for me. She gets to the point and we can move forward which is good for me because I’ve got so much to say to her! She’s helped me find some answers to some of the problems I’ve told her about. I look forward to my appointment each week with Kathryn.
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Kathryn has always interacted with me in a pleasant uplifting and encouraging manner. She listens well to my concerns and addresses each issue presented to her with great empathy and understanding. She asks pertinent questions in helping me to find options to solving certain life issues. She has been a positive impact in my journey of self discovery & healing.
Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Excellent listener and very thorough in understanding my issues
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I am so thankful that I was paired with Kathryn as my therapist. She has been helping me navigate through a very tough and confusing situation as well as the “everyday” issues of life. She is so understanding and never makes me feel like what I’m saying or going through is insignificant or silly or not worthy to be discussed. She always has a way of making sense of what I’m trying to say even if I’m not quite sure how to express it and I always leave the session feeling like I have solutions and/or positive things to work towards. I have grown so much since beginning my therapy here with her.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So far she been really good at listening to me and giving me resources to help my self.
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
It's a great resource
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
She’s wonderful! Very open minded and knowledgeable therapist. She’s very great at what she does and I highly recommend her! She’s helped me develop more healthy coping mechanisms. She’s helped me understand and learn ways to handle my triggers in a healthy way. Grateful that therapist like her exist!
Written on Oct 28, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatig
Since the start of my sessions she has been very accommodating and easy to talk to. Although I in just the early stages of my journey I feel that we are making progress is defining the root issues. I look forward to working with Kathryn and believe she will be able to help.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kathryn is a warm, attentive and compassionate therapist who provides a safe, welcoming space for me to explore my issues. I'm grateful for her intuition and curiosity as well as her non-judgemental approach.
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coaching
Kathryn is great at listen and taking notes to come up with a plan for us to help me through my situation. She has been wonderful and I appreciate her so much.
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kathryn was a great therapist and super understanding.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Kathryn is so wonderful. Her thoughtful conversations with me about my day to day life and deeper issues flow naturally like she is an old friend. I enjoy our weekly chats and find I always end our sessions having greater understanding of my concerns and my self. Kathryn often provides me with specific assignments or feedback that really helps me see my progress and continue to grow and heal as best I can. Thank yiu
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She has helped me navigate an extremely difficult and complicated time. She offers insight into my thinking that I could not come to on my own. I feel lucky to have been connected to her through this app. I highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
I’ve found Kathryn to be very professional she listens carefully and her responses are well thought out, sage and relevant to the situations discussed. Very helpful advise.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Kathryn has been great. So calm, and listens. I'm very happy I paired with her.
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kathryn is great! She listens to me and responds with insights I haven’t noticed before! She is very wise, sweet, and attentive! Kathryn is awesome!
Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, and intimacy-related issues
Love having my weekly chats with Kathryn :)
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kathryn Kirkland was empathetic attentive and helpful. She's open-minded and a good listener. When I'm talking about a problem I'm experiencing, she listens intently and knows when, where, and what areas to investigate further to help me uncover useful insights that I may have missed.
If you get a chance to work with Kathryn, I can tell you you are in good and kind hands.
I look forward to continuing therapy with her again.
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kathyrn is excels in multiple areas of expertise designed to help me in journey for improvement. Her timely responses and active listening during our video chats helps bridges the gap on video calls especially.
Written on May 01, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Kathryn listens with compassion and empathy and always provides advice with warmth and care. She guided me when I was dealing with family issues and was well versed in the area.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is a lovely woman who is thoughtful, adaptive, and gives me a sense of calm.
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, adhd, and bipolar disorder
I work at a hospital. To say 2020- 2022 has been rough feels like an understatement. I could ruminate with coworkers only for so long before it stopped being helpful and was just repetitive complaining. My friends and family have their own stressors and opinions that made venting to them particularly unpleasant.
Having Kathryn listen to me, let me vent, complain and whine, has been good for me and good for those in my life, as well. I'm able to process experiences and feelings out loud with someone specifically giving me space to do so.
I'm not sure I realized how much of a benefit these therapy sessions would yield, but I know now. Having someone that listens to me and lets me sort through some of my daily challenges has helped me feel less isolated and reminds me, 'Yeah, sometimes it IS the world that's going crazy. I'm doing ok. I got this.'
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Kathryn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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