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Kathleen Barnes, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Gottman communication
About Kathleen
Kathleen Barnes is an LCSW with six years of clinical experience based in Arizona. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and career difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods. Kathleen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She also integrates Client-Centered techniques to focus on each person’s priorities, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions, and aspects of the Gottman Method for relationship communication.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and clinical roles with diverse populations. Kathleen emphasizes teaching practical skills - communication tools, emotion regulation strategies, and problem-solving steps - that people can use between sessions. She also works with recovery-oriented and strengths-based approaches when appropriate.
In sessions she guides people to break down problems into concrete steps. She helps identify patterns, set short-term goals, and practice new behaviors. Work often includes homework exercises and simple experiments to test changes in daily life.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details. The therapist asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and to schedule an initial session once matched.
How Kathleen integrates CBT and skills work for online sessions
CBT is presented as a practical set of steps to spot thoughts, test them, and try new behaviors. It suits worries, low mood, and patterns that keep problems going by focusing on specific tasks and homework exercises that can be done between sessions.DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. It teaches concrete techniques for distress tolerance and emotion regulation that people can practice in daily life. Client-Centered work keeps the focus on what the person wants to change and shapes goals around their priorities in a collaborative way.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. Sessions can shift approach over time based on what helps most, with clear check-ins about progress and practical next steps.
The biography does not list session formats explicitly, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support using worksheets or in-session practice without travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises to suit scheduling, bandwidth, and whether a session is set up for a longer skills practice or a briefer check-in.
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Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas, Arizona, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and career issues.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses through simple exercises and homework.
What is her clinical experience?
She has six years of practice and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and practices from Arizona; licensure details include AZ LCSW and OR LCSW as supplied.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after matching.
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