Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Dr. Kathy Cox, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 11270
- NPI
- 1417969486
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Kathy 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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Kathy
Dr. Kathy Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 30 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
She uses straightforward conversation and aims to understand what a person needs from counseling. Sessions focus on practical strategies and on recognizing each person's strengths. Kathy often combines client-centered listening with cognitive and behavioral tools to manage symptoms and daily struggles.
Her background includes long clinical practice and time as a social work professor. She has written two books, one on social work practice and another on self-care for counselors. That mix of teaching and practice shapes how she explains options and models skills in session.
Where trauma is involved she draws on trauma-focused cognitive behavioral approaches alongside dialectical behavior and mindfulness techniques to help with emotion regulation and stressful memories. She also uses motivational interviewing when people want focused help changing behaviors such as substance use.
Kathy describes herself as a practitioner who helps people name problems, try different tools, and build on what already works. Outside of work she enjoys yoga, swimming, and spending time with her dogs. She is widowed and the parent of three adult children.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify their goals and priorities. In online sessions this means a therapist uses open questions and gentle reflection to help someone name what matters and plan small steps forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include brief skill practice, tracking patterns between meetings, and experimenting with new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. Those skills can be taught and practiced in video or phone sessions and applied to relationship strain, anger, or stress at work.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their situation. Together they decide which tools to keep using and which to change as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they save travel time, can fit into work or caregiving schedules, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Kathy uses her clinical approaches to adapt exercises and homework so therapy fits into everyday life rather than demanding large blocks of time.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that highlights a person's existing strengths and introduces tools from client-centered, cognitive, and mindfulness approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in clinical practice and in social work education.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats and cost arrangements?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers