About Kathleen
Kathleen "Kathy" Hefner-Borman helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with nine years of experience. Kathy aims to make starting therapy feel less overwhelming for someone taking the first step.
Kathy builds sessions so clients can speak openly. She focuses on listening without judgment and helping people name what they are feeling.
How Kathleen works
Conversations often include practical ways to manage strong emotions and small steps to feel more steady day to day. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She works at a pace that suits each person and adjusts approaches to meet individual needs.
Kathy encourages clients to try strategies between sessions and to bring back what does or does not help. Over nine years in practice she has supported people through loss and trauma and offered tools for depression, motivation, and confidence. She combines attention to immediate concerns with efforts to build longer-term skills.
The goal is clearer thinking, better coping, and stronger self-worth. Kathy welcomes straightforward questions about what therapy is like and how sessions are structured. She helps people find practical, manageable steps toward a more fulfilling 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.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Approaches and how online therapy fits
Two common, evidence-based approaches she uses involve clear, practical work on present difficulties and gradual processing of painful memories. One approach focuses on teaching skills to manage stress and anxiety through short, practiceable techniques that help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach involves careful, paced work to process trauma and loss so people can reduce the hold of painful memories and rebuild routine and meaning.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit. Together they monitor what helps and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.
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