About Kathleen
Kathleen Borgeson helps people facing grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes. She also supports concerns around self-esteem, parenting strain, career shifts, relationship difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Kathleen brings a calm, practical presence to conversations and focuses on what someone needs right now.
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - with 25 years of experience in California. That experience includes long work with loss and transitions, including bereavement, job loss, relationship endings, miscarriage, and health-related changes.
How Kathleen works
Kathleen describes grief as something that shows up in many parts of life and she aims to make the experience easier to talk about. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Kathleen uses narrative work to help people make sense of their story, mindfulness to ease overwhelming feelings, and motivational interviewing to clarify what someone wants to change.
She also draws on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to build practical coping tools. Her approach is patient-centered and respectful. She listens first, then suggests small, manageable steps.
Many people find this helpful when they are coping with a strong emotion or a major transition. Kathleen works with adults across the lifespan, including teens and older adults, to rebuild stability and daily routines. She offers support, resources, and techniques aimed at improving mood, reducing worry, and restoring energy for everyday life.
What Kathleen works with
The areas below are the ones Kathleen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Many clients find narrative work helpful for grief and life changes. Narrative techniques encourage people to tell their story, separate themselves from painful events, and reframe difficult experiences in a way that reduces overwhelm.Mindfulness is another core approach Kathleen uses. Simple mindfulness exercises help calm racing thoughts and ground attention, which can ease anxiety and improve emotional regulation during stressful times.
Motivational interviewing helps people identify what they want to change and build confidence to take the next steps. It is practical and goal-oriented, good for making choices about career moves, parenting changes, or lifestyle adjustments.
Choosing the best approach is a team effort. Kathleen works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what is helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit a short break, and live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, family, and other commitments.
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