Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Katherine Nies, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 122691
- NPI
- 1922828458
- Experience
- 5 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
- Parenting support
- ACT and mindfulness
About Katherine
Katherine Nies is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and attention-deficit challenges. Her additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, control-related concerns, life purpose, and pregnancy and childbirth.
Katherine uses straightforward conversation to help people clarify what matters to them. Sessions look at practical steps and small changes that make daily life easier. She encourages reflection on patterns of thinking and behavior and supports realistic goal setting.
Her approach draws from several therapeutic methods. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. Client-centered techniques create space for people to lead the pace and topics of sessions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) informs work on close relationships and attachment issues. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing help with focus, coping, and moving toward goals. Katherine aims to mix these approaches to match the problem at hand.
People who come to her often want concrete tools they can use between sessions. Katherine frames work in everyday terms - reducing overwhelm, improving focus, and managing stress around parenting or caregiving. To start, she asks about current struggles, what has helped before, and what the first small step might be.
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How Katherine's approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that reflect their values. It often helps when stress, anxiety, or low motivation get in the way of daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own perspective and pace, so the therapist follows the topics the client brings and asks questions that clarify what matters most.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used when attachment patterns or relationship stress are part of the problem. It helps identify emotional responses and how they shape interactions. Katherine will work with clients to experiment with new ways of responding and to practice small changes between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is done together. She will review goals, try techniques from different methods, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to fit methods to the client's needs and preferences rather than using a single fixed model.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life - they can be scheduled around work breaks, eliminate commute time, and make it easier to keep a consistent weekly check-in. Katherine frames sessions around practical tools and exercises that can be used between meetings to support progress.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus related areas like attachment and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation, reflective exercises, and goal-setting. The work focuses on clear steps and usable coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Katherine has five years of professional experience in clinical practice.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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