- Guilt and shame
- Depression support
- Caregiver stress
About Kevin
Kevin Garibay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Kevin also addresses related issues such as caregiver stress, family problems, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
Kevin structures sessions around straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens to what feels most pressing and helps people break problems into manageable parts. He focuses on building clearer ways to respond to strong feelings like shame, panic, or isolation.
In sessions he adapts the pace to each person. Some clients use focused skill practice to reduce panic or manage addiction urges. Others spend more time processing past hurt and its effects on daily life. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques appropriate to the concern at hand.
Kevin aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity. He works in English and practices in California as an LCSW. He does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. That first meeting is used to clarify goals and set a practical plan for the next steps.
Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online
Kevin works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding feelings. One common approach involves skill-based work to manage anxiety and panic - clients learn breathing, grounding, and thought strategies to reduce immediate symptoms and improve daily functioning. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic events and the feelings that follow, helping people name what happened and how it influences current behavior and self-view.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kevin collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is made so the approach can shift if something else seems more useful.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a regular schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or let someone choose audio-only for times when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals adapt techniques so the work translates well to whatever session format is chosen.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also addresses guilt and shame and related problems such as isolation and impulsivity.
How does he approach shame and guilt?
He starts with direct conversation about the feeling and what it does day to day. Sessions mix emotional processing with practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
What is his background in years of practice?
He has eight years of professional experience as a clinician working with mood, trauma, and stress-related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set initial goals.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.