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KW Portrait of Rev. Kathey Wilborn
Online therapist

Rev. Kathey Wilborn

Experienced California LCSW for family concerns

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

About Kathey

Rev. Kathey Wilborn is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of practice in California. She combines long experience with a calm, respectful manner to help people facing relationship and family concerns.

Her work also addresses trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Kathey has worked in settings that included Christian counseling along with more general clinical work. She adapts conversations and plans to match each person's needs and background.

Background and approach

Her approach is practical and down-to-earth rather than full of jargon. In sessions she listens for what matters most and offers steps people can try between meetings. She supports clients who are sorting through forgiveness, guilt, or grief and those managing workplace or caregiver stress.

Financial pressures, midlife transitions, and questions about life purpose are also within her scope. She also addresses concerns around body image, chronic illness and pain, pregnancy and childbirth, and post-traumatic stress. The focus is on building confidence and clearer choices rather than quick fixes.

Kathey describes therapy as a partnership. She encourages people to bring their real questions and small steps for change. Her goal is to help clients move toward a more satisfying, balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and relationship work

Two evidence-based methods often used in family and relationship work include trauma-informed care and strengths-based counseling. Trauma-informed care focuses on understanding how past hurt affects current behavior and feelings, and it helps people develop safety and coping strategies for daily life. Strengths-based counseling looks for a person's existing resources and skills, then builds on those to solve problems and improve confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, history, and comfort level. That means trying something, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together as needed.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy families and people with limited travel options. Those formats make it easier to fit sessions into a workday or caregiving schedule and to continue work during life transitions. Licensed professionals can provide guidance, homework, and check-ins through these channels to keep progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as forgiveness, caregiver stress, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is respectful, sensitive, and practical. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person's needs and focus on small, doable steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 34 years of professional experience and has worked in settings that included Christian counseling as well as broader clinical roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, CA LCSW 15195, based in California.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the client.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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