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George Kakkanatt

George Kakkanatt, LCSW

LCSW - Anxiety and life changes

Texas

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Texas / 29416
NPI
1336248913
Experience
27 years
Languages
English, Malayalam
Location
Texas
  • Stress and mood
  • Communication skills
  • Men and veterans

About George

George Kakkanatt is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 27 years of practice based in Texas. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, depression, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam.

He focuses on practical steps that help people handle day-to-day problems. That can mean building clearer communication, managing mood shifts, or finding ways to cope when chronic pain or illness makes life harder. George also addresses issues like isolation, panic attacks, and the emotional effects of divorce or separation.

In sessions he talks through patterns that keep people stuck and looks for small, usable changes. He helps people practice ways to lower anxiety in social situations and to manage impulsivity or guilt. Work often includes skills for managing stress and strategies for steadier mood regulation.

George has substantial experience with men and veterans, and with concerns that often arise in midlife. He pays attention to cultural background and personal beliefs when planning next steps. That can affect how he suggests communication changes or coping tools.

To start, he asks clients to describe current struggles and what they hope will change. From there he and the client pick goals and practical exercises to try between sessions. Scheduling follows the site's standard matching and booking process.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

George describes his work as rooted in evidence-informed techniques that teach practical skills. One common approach focuses on behavioral strategies to reduce avoidance and increase manageable exposure to stressful situations, which can help with panic and social anxiety by building tolerance step by step. Another area emphasizes mood regulation methods that teach concrete tools for tracking mood changes, managing impulsivity, and stabilizing day-to-day functioning. Finding the right approach is part of the early work. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than prescribing a fixed path. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to practice skills in real-world contexts. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking; the profile does not list specific formats. Practical benefits of remote work include saving travel time, fitting a shorter check-in into a work break, or choosing a session that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can use these options to help maintain consistent progress while adapting timing and length to a person’s routine.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

Experience

27+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English, Malayalam

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as chronic pain, panic, and post-traumatic stress.

What is his therapy style?

He focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques and skills. Sessions include talking through patterns and trying concrete strategies between meetings.

How long has he practiced?

He has 27 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood and adjustment concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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