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Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty

LCSW

Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Kathrina

Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty is a licensed clinical social worker in California who brings focused experience in supporting people through substance use disorders and related challenges. She has spent much of her recent work helping individuals develop practical coping skills, process past traumas, repair strained relationships, and identify sources of ongoing support. Her background also includes specialty programs offering therapy for youth and their families as well as services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Kathrina emphasizes a non-judgmental, client-centered approach that prioritizes creating a respectful space for each person she works with. She collaborates with clients to establish individualized goals and treatment plans tailored to their needs, whether the focus is on addiction recovery, family dynamics, parenting, grief, anxiety, or other life transitions. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - she draws on clinical training in social work to guide therapy and care.

She offers multiple ways to connect, including messaging, live chat, phone sessions, and video sessions, and checks messages twice daily, seven days a week. Her calendar reflects standard availability, and she may have additional times upon request. Kathrina welcomes inquiries from people seeking thoughtful, experienced support and looks forward to helping them move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Kathrina draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people identify their own priorities and strengths, which can support issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing self-destructive behaviors, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for anger, anxiety, and coping with trauma. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore and resolve ambivalence about change, often used in substance use and commitment-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathrina works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy with Kathrina is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and easier access from different locations. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and to choose the communication style that best fits one’s daily life and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty have?

She has 10 years of experience.

Is Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in California under license number CA LCSW 87327.

In which languages does Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty as my therapist?

You can work with Kathrina through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty work with international clients?

Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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