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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Kathleen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of experience, Kathleen Pear helps people managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and life changes. She works with adults who face health-related issues, aging, caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, and the challenges of young adulthood. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients. Kathleen uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy in her work.
Kathleen draws on practical methods to help people notice what is working and what needs to change. She listens without judging and encourages clients to identify strengths they can use in everyday life. Cognitive tools are used when addressing patterns of thought that increase anxiety or low mood. Psychodynamic ideas help uncover long-standing patterns rooted in family of origin and past relationships.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland with a concentration in mental health. Over 14 years she has worked in both health and mental health settings, supporting adults facing medical and emotional challenges.
In sessions she will talk through problems, offer practical coping strategies, and check how those strategies fit into daily routines. She pays attention to grief, abandonment issues, codependency, and isolation that often accompany chronic conditions or caregiving roles.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and a focus on small, usable changes. To start, people complete an intake process that helps shape goals and the methods used in subsequent sessions.
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How her approaches apply to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. It helps people feel heard and supports them in finding their own solutions to stress, relationship strain, or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and thought records to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and to develop new coping skills.
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to long-standing patterns and family of origin issues that affect current relationships and mood. It can help make connections between past experiences and present responses.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how different approaches might fit the problem at hand. Clients and the therapist adjust methods as needed during early sessions to find a workable combination.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules require it. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a particular service.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
This therapist works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, isolation, mood disorders, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy to help people recognize patterns and try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in health and mental health care settings with adults facing emotional and medical challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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