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Online therapist

Katherine Santana

Compassionate practical help for everyday stress

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Katherine

Katherine Santana is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed. She helps with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, parenting concerns, ADHD, and other life transitions. Katherine keeps sessions straightforward and calm.

She aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and figure out next steps. She brings four years of professional experience in California to her work. Katherine creates a welcoming space where clients can say what’s on their mind without judgment.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on concrete coping skills and small changes that fit daily life. She pays attention to issues such as caregiver stress, problems with control or impulsivity, and money worries. Sessions often look like talking through immediate problems, practicing ways to manage stress, and planning steps for change.

Katherine encourages self-compassion and helps clients notice progress. Her style is practical and direct, suited to people who want useful tools and steady support. When someone is facing grief or a big life change, Katherine works to normalize the experience and to help people find coping strategies that make sense for them.

For parents, she offers clear ideas to reduce tension and improve daily routines. Her goal is to make therapy a useful part of everyday life. She offers sessions that fit different schedules and preferences, and helps people get started with a simple matching and scheduling process.

Therapeutic techniques and how they work online

Katherine uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based coping work, which teaches specific tools to reduce anxiety and manage stress in everyday moments. This helps people learn step-by-step ways to feel more in control and less overwhelmed.

She also draws on strategies for grief and life transitions that guide people through difficult emotions and help set manageable next steps. These methods focus on pacing recovery and building routines that support adjustment after loss or big changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine will talk with clients about what feels most helpful, try techniques together, and adjust plans based on the person’s needs and goals. She works with clients to pick tools that fit their life and preferences rather than forcing one method.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. That variety makes it easier to fit sessions into busy days and to use shorter check-ins between longer appointments. These options let people get steady support without travel and keep therapy consistent when life gets hectic.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katherine focus on?
Katherine focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also addresses caregiver stress, control issues, impulsivity, money concerns, and self-love.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions emphasize clear coping strategies, small behavior changes, and supportive conversation without judgment.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a clinician in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW 122806, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Katherine?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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