Hello, my name is Kathy (Kathleen). I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of counseling experience. If you decide to work with me, my goals will be to establish a trusting relationship and fully understand your needs, concerns. and aims for counseling. I am skilled at connecting with the strengths in my clients that, with support, allow them to overcome their challenges. I have ample experience working 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. I am also trained in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
In addition to being a therapist, I am a semi-retired social work professor. I have published 2 books; one is focused on social work practice and the other on self-care for professional counselors. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, swimming, and playing with my dogs. I am widowed and have 3 adult children.
I look forward to working with you and participating in your healing and growth!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 11270
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Kathy Cox. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr Cox has helped me decode my daughter's various disorders -- helping me find order within the disorder -- and she has been instrumental in helping me navigate difficult conversations.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with kathy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I enjoyed my sessions with Dr. Cox. She knew my weaknesses right away and we went right to work from the first session. She is very professional but very kind and personable. I would highly recommend Dr. Cox.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with kathy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Cox is a very good listener and offers tangible advice. She asks thought-provoking questions that help change your perspective on different situations.
Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with kathy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have talked to her about many personal things that I needed to work through. I've gone through therapists like water because they thought I was too much. Dr Cox fully understands how to help me navigate through the toughest times of my life. Talking with her is more than talking to a therapist; it truly feels like I am also talking to a friend. I can be open and honest with her to the point where I don't feel judged. If you need someone to talk to about literally anything, she is the person to talk to.
Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with kathy for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
An excellent counsellor helping me through difficult times
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with kathy for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dr. Cox is knowledgeable and helpful
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with kathy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem