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Dr. Kathy Cox, LCSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kathy

Dr. Kathy Cox brings 30 years of clinical social work experience to her practice, offering support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family challenges, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also focuses on areas like adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, and young adult issues. Dr.

Cox aims to build a collaborative, strengths-based relationship that helps clients identify resources they already possess and apply them to present difficulties. Her therapeutic style blends client-centered principles with evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.

As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California, she grounds sessions in practical skills while attending to each person’s story and values. Outside of clinical work she has a background in social work education, has authored two books related to practice and self-care for counselors, and enjoys yoga, swimming, and time with her dogs.

Dr. Cox invites prospective clients to explore therapy as a process of healing and growth guided by collaboration and real-world strategies.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Remote Care

Dr. Cox integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and meeting clients where they are, helping people feel heard while exploring goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers structured strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

She approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process. Together the therapist and client assess needs, preferences, and goals to decide whether to emphasize skills training, narrative exploration, mindfulness practices, or a blend of techniques rather than committing to a single path from the outset.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible and accessible for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to receive consistent support, practice strategies between meetings, and integrate therapy into busy or geographically dispersed lives while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining a client-centered stance with practical, skills-oriented methods to help clients work toward their goals.
What kind of clinical experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of experience as a clinical social worker and has spent time as a social work professor, bringing both clinical and educational perspectives to her practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in California with license number CA LCSW 11270 and practices from California.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Kathy can help with

Dr. Kathy Cox works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Kathy works with young, middle-aged, and older adults who struggle with depressed/anxious moods, anger, grief and loss, relationship issues, compassion fatigue, or secondary traumatic stress.

How Kathy approaches therapy

Kathy's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kathy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.