- Supportive therapist
- Practical coping skills
- Strengths focused
About Kathleen
Kathleen Pear is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults facing depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, health concerns, and major life changes. She presents as calm and compassionate, aiming to make sessions feel welcoming and non-judgmental. Her goal is to help people notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to feel better over time.
She brings 14 years of experience in health and mental health care settings across adult populations. Kathleen uses a mix of approaches so she can match methods to each person’s needs. That mix includes client-centered interactions, cognitive behavioral ideas, and psychodynamic thinking.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps alongside reflection. Clients can expect to talk about current concerns, identify patterns that hold them back, and try out new coping skills between meetings. Kathleen also supports people working through aging, chronic illness or caregiver stress, and issues rooted in family of origin.
She emphasizes collaboration and pacing therapy to each person’s comfort. Kathleen will invite feedback and adjust the work as goals change. Many people find this steady, supportive way of working helpful when dealing with mood concerns and life transitions.
Her academic background includes a BA in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, with a concentration in mental health. Kathleen practices in California as an LCSW and offers services in English.
She brings 14 years of experience in health and mental health care settings across adult populations. Kathleen uses a mix of approaches so she can match methods to each person’s needs. That mix includes client-centered interactions, cognitive behavioral ideas, and psychodynamic thinking.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps alongside reflection. Clients can expect to talk about current concerns, identify patterns that hold them back, and try out new coping skills between meetings. Kathleen also supports people working through aging, chronic illness or caregiver stress, and issues rooted in family of origin.
She emphasizes collaboration and pacing therapy to each person’s comfort. Kathleen will invite feedback and adjust the work as goals change. Many people find this steady, supportive way of working helpful when dealing with mood concerns and life transitions.
Her academic background includes a BA in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, with a concentration in mental health. Kathleen practices in California as an LCSW and offers services in English.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.