Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Katherine Barlow, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 125176
- NPI
- 1306269956
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Katherine supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Katherine
Katherine Barlow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Katherine also addresses related areas such as motivation and confidence.
Her approach is direct and practical. She uses methods like cognitive behavioral work to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on trauma-focused techniques and EMDR to address memories and reactions that get stuck.
Sessions involve straightforward conversation about what is happening now and what the person wants to change. She uses motivational interviewing when people feel stuck about a next step. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to name patterns from earlier relationships that still affect daily life.
Katherine often helps people handle concrete problems such as caregiver stress, communication problems, or the emotional effects of adoption and foster care. She also works with issues connected to aging, end-of-life planning, and substance use concerns as they relate to mental health.
Her style emphasizes clear goals, practical strategies, and checking in about progress. People are invited to talk about values, coping skills, and what will make small, manageable changes in their day-to-day life. The first step is usually a short assessment to set goals and plan next steps.
BHow sessions work
How Katherine uses evidence-based approaches online
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with clearer, more workable responses. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, focuses on relieving the emotional charge of distressing memories through guided processing techniques; it is commonly used for trauma and post-traumatic stress. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their goals and find internal motivation to make change, useful for substance concerns and readiness to act.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Katherine will discuss which methods match a person's situation, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. She approaches this as a team effort between clinician and client.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, avoiding travel time, or fitting appointments around caregiving. Discuss practical needs when you schedule your first session so format and timing can be arranged to fit daily responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, substance concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, prejudice and discrimination, self-love, and sexuality.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented work that mixes talk and skills practice. Methods include cognitive behavioral approaches, trauma-focused work, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic reflection.
How much experience does she have?
Katherine has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What should I know about cost and billing?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers