Therapist in Frisco, Texas Kathy Rice, Therapist

Kathy Rice, LCSW, helps individuals across Texas navigate life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. Through her work at LifeStance Health, Kathy supports adults and seniors who are facing emotional distress, life transitions, or the lingering impact of trauma. Her goal is to help each person rediscover balance and purpose while building lasting skills for emotional well-being. Kathy brings extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, as well as guiding clients through grief and major life changes such as retirement or career shifts. Drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she tailors each session to her client’s needs and values. She also integrates mindfulness and faith-based perspectives when appropriate, offering a holistic path toward healing and resilience. Kathy is especially passionate about helping those who have experienced complex trauma, including survivors of sexual abuse, religious trauma, and domestic violence. Her clinical expertise and deep empathy create a safe and validating environment for individuals rebuilding their sense of safety and identity after long-term or repeated trauma. She has also worked extensively with senior adults and their families navigating cognitive decline, dementia, and compassion fatigue, as well as, first responders and members of the LGBTQ+ community, providing culturally sensitive care that honors each person’s story and strengths. Outside of her clinical practice, Kathy enjoys the serenity of the outdoors; whether she’s kayaking on a quiet Texas lake or immersed in a good book. Her appreciation for balance and renewal in her personal life mirrors the guidance she offers her clients in therapy.