Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Kathleen Borgeson, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - grief and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 92165
- NPI
- 1134765829
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Kathleen 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
- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coping skills
About Kathleen
Kathleen Borgeson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of experience. She focuses on grief, loss, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, and compassion fatigue. She works with people across the lifespan, from teens to older adults, helping them navigate hard changes and painful endings.
Kathleen's work is practical and straightforward. She asks about what changed, how it affects day-to-day life, and what small steps feel possible right now. Sessions are conversational and focused on coping skills, perspective shifts, and problem-solving rather than long lectures or jargon. She offers resources and tools people can use between sessions.
Her approach draws from narrative work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people tell and reframe their stories. She also uses cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to identify patterns and build manageable plans. These methods are described simply in sessions so people understand why a strategy might help.
People come to Kathleen when they feel stuck after a loss, when depression or anxiety limits daily tasks, or when stress and career or parenting pressures pile up. She pays attention to practical needs like routines, roles, and coping strategies that fit a person's life.
Her style is patient-centered and goal oriented. She helps people name the problem, try concrete steps, and adjust as needed. To begin, a short questionnaire and an initial session set the direction for ongoing work.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Kathleen commonly uses narrative techniques to help people tell and reframe the stories around loss or life change; this involves guided conversation that identifies the meanings people place on events and looks for different ways to interpret them. Mindfulness is used in short, practical exercises to reduce reactivity and build moment-to-moment awareness, which can ease anxiety and improve mood. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change by exploring values and small next steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on needs, goals, and how a person responds. The selection of techniques is collaborative and can change over time as progress and priorities shift.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it easier to keep continuity of care when routines change. Ask about specific session lengths and modes when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and parenting issues, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style focused on skills and problem solving, with attention to how changes affect daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide age range from teens to older adults.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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