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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Katherine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 12 years of experience, Katherine Barlow helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She works with adults who are looking for more confidence, clearer motivation, or relief from the effects of trauma and mood problems. Sessions use straightforward talk and focused therapeutic tools to work toward practical change.
Katherine draws on several approaches to guide sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address traumatic memories, and she may incorporate Motivational Interviewing to strengthen readiness for change.
In the room she keeps conversations concrete. People can expect to talk about specific problems, try exercises, and set short-term goals. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns that affect relationships and self-view.
Katherine has additional experience with adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, aging and end-of-life concerns, and substance-related problems. She lists communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, prejudice and discrimination, sexuality, and life-purpose questions among the areas she addresses.
Sessions are conducted in English and Katherine practices across California under her CA LCSW credential. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches used in virtual work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative responses. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, addresses disturbing memories by combining focused memory work with bilateral stimulation. It is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related symptoms.
Finding the best approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Sessions can shift over time as needs and responses become clearer.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises, homework, and goal-setting so that therapeutic work fits everyday life without requiring extra in-person visits.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, aging and hospice concerns, substance issues, and communication problems.
What methods does she use in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-focused work. The approaches are applied to match the problem being addressed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience. That spans work with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, and she practices in California. The credential listed is CA LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. No other languages are listed.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time. Services are provided to people located in California.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The exact fee depends on the chosen plan and location.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.