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Kathrine Hanley, LCSW

Calm, practical therapy for anxiety and stress

10 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Kathrine

Kathrine Hanley, LCSW, offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress and anxiety. She focuses on helping clients manage worry, handle relationship strain, and cope with grief and life changes. Her approach aims to give simple tools that can be used between sessions.

She brings ten years of social work experience in California to her sessions. Kathrine listens first, then helps clients set clear, achievable goals. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors them to each person’s situation.

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Background and approach

People also talk with her about compassion fatigue, postpartum depression, and issues related to pregnancy and childbirth. Kathrine helps parents and new caregivers find ways to balance self-care with caring for others. She breaks larger problems into smaller steps so progress feels manageable.

Her style is direct and warm. Sessions include practical strategies, problem-solving, and emotional support. Homework or short practices between meetings are common to build new habits over time.

Kathrine works with clients in English and offers multiple online formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and manage stress. One common approach teaches skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses; this helps when worry or negative thinking gets in the way of daily life. Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies - breaking tasks into small steps, building routines, and practicing exposure to reduce avoidance and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust strategies together. This collaborative process helps find what feels most useful and practical for each person.

Online sessions allow the same evidence-based methods to be used over video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Video calls are good for a full session with face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can work better when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief support into a busy day. These options add flexibility so therapy can fit work, family, or medical schedules.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kathrine help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on postpartum depression and pregnancy and childbirth concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is warm and direct. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals, and teaching practical tools to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a clinician working in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How do I get started and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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