- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Cozens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses issues like guilt and shame, forgiveness, isolation, and workplace stress.
Kaitlyn uses straightforward methods to help people notice what is happening and try different responses. She often draws on client-centered work to follow each person's priorities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behavior patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation.
In sessions she listens for what is working and what feels stuck, then helps set small, practical steps. Conversations can include what someone is thinking in the moment, ways to manage intense feelings, and experiments to shift unhelpful habits. She also uses solution-focused ideas to build on strengths and move toward achievable goals.
Her approach treats the person as the expert on their life while offering structure when it helps. People who carry guilt or shame often work on how those feelings affect decisions and daily life. Kaitlyn supports practical changes rather than offering quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English and are rooted in everyday language. Prospective clients in California should confirm session options and costs when they start the sign-up process. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's priorities and personal experience. The therapist follows the person's lead, listens closely, and supports decisions that feel right for them. This approach helps when someone needs a non-directive way to understand their feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and guilt-related thinking.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as needed. That decision is based on the client's needs and what feels most helpful in sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since format details are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or enabling workday appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered techniques to an online setting so clients can practice skills between meetings and track small changes over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, forgiveness, loneliness, and workplace issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical techniques to notice how guilt and shame show up in thoughts and behavior, and then tries small changes to reduce their daily impact. Work often blends thought-focused exercises and emotion regulation skills.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of professional experience and several years working directly in therapy settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Her credential is CA LCSW and she practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located in California.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current pricing during sign-up.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.