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Katherine Barlow, LCSW

California LCSW specializing in trauma and anxiety care
  • Trauma and anxiety care
  • CBT and EMDR informed
  • Support for self esteem

About Katherine Barlow

Katherine Barlow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to self-esteem, offering a compassionate, respectful approach tailored to each person's needs. Her clinical work also addresses adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, dissociation, domestic violence, substance use, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose and mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, prejudice and discrimination, sexuality, and self-love.

Katherine integrates a range of therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic techniques and trauma-focused work to shape treatment plans that match a client’s goals and circumstances. She emphasizes practical strategies to build confidence, increase motivation and support emotional healing while remaining sensitive to each client’s background and experiences. Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, Katherine provides steady support through the process and adapts sessions to fit what will be most effective for the individual.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexuality

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katherine Barlow have?

Katherine Barlow has 12 years of professional experience.

Is Katherine Barlow a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 125176.

In which languages does Katherine Barlow provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Katherine Barlow located?

Katherine Barlow is located in California.

How can I work with Katherine Barlow as my therapist?

You can work with Katherine Barlow through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katherine Barlow work with international clients?

Katherine Barlow does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katherine Barlow cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches to Trauma and Change in Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching concrete skills to manage anxiety, low mood and stress. It is oriented toward practical strategies that can improve day-to-day functioning and self-esteem.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach for processing distressing memories and reactions to past events; it supports people who are struggling with trauma or post-traumatic stress by working through painful memories in a paced way.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates specifically on the effects of trauma, helping clients understand how past experiences influence current feelings and relationships and developing tailored coping methods to reduce symptoms and restore a greater sense of stability.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Katherine collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals and preferences. She and the client review options together and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online work offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage logistics and maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are not possible.

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