About Kathleen
Kathleen "Kathy" Hefner-Borman is a licensed clinical social worker in California with nine years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Kathy aims to make taking that first step easier by offering steady support and straightforward care.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what feels overwhelming. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on clear, manageable steps forward.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Kathy uses practical techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic methods to address symptoms and build coping skills. She helps clients learn tools for managing anxiety, processing loss, and improving motivation and self-worth.
Work in sessions often includes practice of new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and emotions. Her approach is warm and direct. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and offers tasks or exercises when they fit the client’s goals.
The aim is to leave each person with clearer next steps and skills they can use between sessions. Kathy is based in California and works in English. She supports people who want help navigating life’s harder moments and finding more balance over time.
How Kathy Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Many clients benefit from focused techniques that help manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach she uses is grounded in cognitive-behavioral ideas that help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. This kind of work is helpful for anxiety, low mood, and improving day-to-day coping.Another frequent element is skills practice for managing stress and emotional reactions. That can include breathing and grounding exercises, simple behavioral experiments, and short homework tasks to try between sessions. These tools are aimed at small, achievable changes that add up over time.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Kathy works with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, comfort level, and daily life. She adapts methods as progress is made and preferences become clear.
Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and format. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a full conversation is helpful. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in suits the day. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief updates or ongoing support into a busy schedule. These options help people maintain steady momentum while fitting therapy into real life.
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- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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