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Kevin Garibay

Kevin Garibay, LCSW

California

LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 102021
NPI
1295252856
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
California

These details come from information Kevin 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 management
  • Trauma support
  • Depression care

About Kevin

Kevin Garibay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with eight years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses caregiver stress, family problems, shame and guilt, impulsivity, and addictions related to behavior.

Kevin keeps sessions direct and practical. He listens to what is happening now and helps people talk through patterns that keep repeating. Conversations aim to identify clear steps clients can try between sessions. He adapts the approach to each person's situation rather than following a fixed script.

His work includes responding to panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. He also supports people dealing with isolation, self-harm urges, sexual assault and its aftermath, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic sexual behavior. He helps clients examine feelings of worth, forgiveness, and self-love.

Kevin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward measurable changes. Sessions often focus on skills for managing stress, calming anxiety, and handling triggers tied to trauma or cravings. He pays attention to everyday pressures like work, family responsibilities, and caregiving load.

People who choose Kevin often want straightforward talk and practical tools they can use between meetings. He works in English and practices in California as an LCSW. If you want to understand how his style might fit your needs, a brief intake conversation makes that clear.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based approaches work with online sessions

Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques that teach practical skills. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. This method often involves short exercises and goal-setting between meetings.

Trauma-informed techniques emphasize understanding how past events affect current reactions and teach grounding or regulation skills to manage panic and post-traumatic stress. These methods aim to reduce the intensity of triggers and improve day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since this profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone continue care when relocating within the same licensing region. Ask about the available formats when you schedule to find what fits your routine.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, along with related problems such as panic, isolation, and process addictions.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses direct, practical conversations that identify steps clients can try between sessions. The focus is on clear tools for managing symptoms and daily pressures.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.

What credentials and location apply?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How is payment handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a 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

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