Kathy Friend

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I am passionate about helping people work through their emotional struggles to find more self compassion and peace of mind.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Telling your story to someone who will listen and offer warm, nonjudgmental support and guidance can be the beginning of your healing journey and ongoing well being. I will work with you to address various life challenges whether it's due to conflicts in a current relationship, past trauma, loss and grief, illness, caring for a loved one or other stress you are experiencing. The anxiety, worry and sadness you may be feeling is normal. Let's explore your feelings and find a way to feel better.

My Background and Approach

I am a compassionate clinician with over 30 years of experience counseling adults of all ages in medical and mental health settings. I utilize a variety of approaches that keep your specific needs in mind. I draw upon a variety of modalities tailored to your individual needs utilizing insight oriented, mindfulness based, compassion focused and cognitive behavioral therapeutic approaches. Therapy is an opportunity to explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences that shape our inner world. Together we will find the strength and resilience in you to help you heal from past wounds and find a happier path forward. We will explore coping skills that will work for short and long term healing.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Depth Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Aging Concerns
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Relationship Issues
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Judaism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 38 years of practice
  • Rate: $175 - 175/session

Reach out to Kathy