About Kathleen
Kathleen Pear is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California. She focuses on helping adults who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and big life changes. Kathleen aims to make sessions calm and practical so people can take clearer next steps.
She uses a down-to-earth, supportive style that emphasizes listening first. Kathleen helps people notice strengths they already have and builds on small successes. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to feelings and everyday challenges.
How Kathleen works
Her methods include client-centered work that follows the person’s pace and concerns. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of coping. Psychodynamic ideas help when patterns from the past affect current mood and relationships.
Kathleen has 14 years of experience in health and mental health settings. She has worked with adults facing aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and concerns about family of origin or abandonment. Her background also covers mood disorders, isolation and young adult issues.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, where she focused on mental health. Kathleen aims to walk alongside people as they examine what matters, try practical changes, and find more meaning and enjoyment in life.
Kathleen lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
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
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How Kathleen’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting the person where they are. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead, helping them name worries and decide which changes matter most. This approach can help with stress, low self-esteem, grief, and navigating life transitions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses concrete exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new coping skills. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their goals and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan over time so sessions stay relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls make it possible to have a full session with face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework ideas, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a break at work. These options make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments and to fit therapy into daily life.
Start online instead of waiting
Our partner service asks a few questions about what you are looking for and matches you with a therapist for sessions from home.
Book with KathleenWe will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.
Common questions
What concerns does Kathleen help with?
What is her therapeutic style like?
How much clinical experience does she have?
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Can people outside the United States work with her?
What session formats are available?
How does payment and getting started work?
A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. Entries are not assessed or endorsed by this directory.
Other entries for stress, anxiety
Supportive LCSW helping people build strength and clarity
Practical, trauma-aware therapy for everyday life
Practical, relational therapy for life transitions