Therapist profile
Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty, LCSW
LCSW - Addictions and Family concerns
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- Addictions help
- Family conflict
- Parenting support
About Kathrina
Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practising in California with ten years of experience. She focuses on addictions, family and parenting concerns, and related issues such as trauma, grief, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Kathrina also works with people facing workplace strain, relationship difficulties, and struggles with self-esteem.
Her background includes substantial work in substance use treatment. That work has involved helping people build coping skills and repair strained relationships. She has also provided therapy in specialty programs for youth and for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Kathrina uses person-centered ways of working to listen and respond to what each individual brings. She incorporates techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support behavior change and manage strong emotions.
Sessions aim to clarify goals, practice new coping strategies, and address patterns that keep problems alive. She describes collaborative planning with clients so treatment steps fit real life and responsibilities at home.
People who contact her will find concise, straightforward communication about scheduling and next steps. She asks prospective clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session so they can begin shaping goals together.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what a person says. It helps people feel heard and clarifies goals so sessions can target what matters most. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships; it is useful for people who struggle with anger, impulsive behaviors, or emotional overwhelm. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method to boost readiness for change and reduce resistance when addressing habits like substance use.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kathrina reviews a person’s concerns, goals, and daily responsibilities and then discusses which methods to emphasize. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Her profile lists messaging, live chat, phone, and video sessions, but prospective clients should confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, and other household duties. Phone or shorter check-ins can be helpful when time is limited, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation. The aim is practical: find ways to make regular sessions match everyday life and commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She focuses on addictions, family and parenting concerns and also helps with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, and stress.
How would she describe her way of working?
She follows a client-centered approach and draws on DBT and Motivational Interviewing to help with emotion regulation and behavior change.
How much experience does she have?
Kathrina has ten years of clinical experience, including substantial work in substance use treatment and programs for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and provides services from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
Her biography notes messaging, live chat, phone and video sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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.
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