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Kathleen Barnes, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kathleen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kathleen. View 28 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas, Arizona, and 1 more

Recent reviews

10/10 experience with Kathleen

Reviewed December 2023

Kathleen is professional and is very responsive to my needs.

Reviewed November 2023

More about Kathleen

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hi, my name is Kathleen and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Texas, Arizona, Oregon and Florida telehealth. I graduated from University of Southern California with my MSW in children, family and military clinical social work. I have experience working with diverse populations using many counseling techniques to include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Protocol, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma therapy, Motivational therapy and Brief Intervention Solution-based focused therapy. My experience is with individuals that struggle from stress and anxiety from everyday life to severe or mild mental health symptoms and trauma/PTSD. I believe in providing the hope and support for change to empowerment individuals and couples using strengths based and recovery-based models. My experience is in teaching skills that you can use for better communication, expressing your wants and needs and meeting your full potential. I believe that life can throw us challenges that may require us to seek therapeutic help for better clarity and support in order to recover a life where we feel fulfilled and back in control of our lives. I am passionate about helping individuals in those difficult times to find the answers and gain their strength back. I look forward to working together with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method

Licenses

Kathleen Barnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871073858.

  • LCSW · Texas · 60603 · Expires September 2026
  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-18072 · Expires August 2025
  • LCSW · Oregon · 13919 · Expires October 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kathleen Barnes

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

28 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing The best Caring Grateful Recommend Helpful Incredible Supportive Understanding

10/10 experience with Kathleen

Reviewed December 2023

Kathleen is professional and is very responsive to my needs.

Reviewed November 2023

With the small amount of time I have spent with Kathleen, I have been able to improve my anxiety further than what I thought I could. I am grateful for the help she has been providing. My relationship is saved.

Reviewed September 2023

This has been a great experience and I am glad I have Kathleen to help me through this period in my life.

Reviewed May 2021

She’s amazing. Her works seems like magic

Reviewed April 2021

Kathleen has been so important in the last year, helping me work on moving forward in life, identifying issues that have tripped me up as well as being accepting & kind. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smart & compassionate therapist.

Reviewed March 2021

Absolutely the best counselor I have ever had

Reviewed January 2021

I appreciate the support and the push to keep me going during this difficult time.

Reviewed August 2020

She's the best!!!

Reviewed August 2020

Kathleen does amazing work and I’m so glad that I get to talk to her!

Reviewed July 2020

She’s always trying to make me laugh and enjoy the little things

Reviewed July 2020

I loved speaking with Kathleen. I was surprised because I’ve been to a number of therapists and have not had great experiences....but she made me feel comfortable from the first call and had an overall great experience with her. Would recommend.

Reviewed April 2020

Kathleen is absolutely amazing at what she does! I feel like she really listens and understands my concerns and what I'm saying. I wouldn't want to have any other therapist!

Reviewed March 2020

She’s always so caring and I love to laugh with her.

Reviewed February 2020

My experience working with Kathleen has been so positive. It's incredible to look back on this past year and see how far she has help me come.

Reviewed November 2019

Kathleen is absolutely amazing! She's very kind and understanding, and I'm so happy I got matched up with her.

Reviewed November 2019

I love how I don't feel so judged about my life situations when I'm chatting with her. She's very quick on responding throughout and she's able to get me to see things in a way different perspective. A huge weight feels lifted from my shoulder after our sessions! I'm super grateful and blessed to have gotten her as my counselor.

Reviewed November 2019

Love her. Easy to talk to and knowledgeable.

Reviewed November 2019

Kathleen is very understanding & points out to the other side of things. She is caring, compassionate, and overall just awesome.

Reviewed August 2019

Kathleen has been my angel of light through the darkness. She helps me to see things in a way that makes sense when the world doesn't seem to. She's very present during our calls and I appreciate that attentiveness. I am thankful.

Reviewed August 2019

Kathleen has been my motivator and my guide in my journey to healing and regulating my emotions. She is kind, a great listener, and has given me a lot of insight about myself. I've been working with Kathleen since January and have made so much progress that it's incredible looking back at where I was. Even on days I feel like I have nothing to talk about, Kathleen always engages so well that she always keeps me talking. I always leave Kathleen's sessions with new insight about myself or with a great new skill to practice in order to further my progress. I highly recommend Kathleen, as she has been so wonderful to me throughout my time on Betterhelp and I couldn't imagine working with anyone but her.

Reviewed June 2019

Kathleen is very kind and supportive. I'm extremely grateful for her help. Thank you very much.

Reviewed June 2019

I think she’s great!

Reviewed May 2019

She's great all around and always makes me feel better about any situation

Reviewed February 2019

She is so intelligent and relates to your experience in such a helpful way. She has shown me so many new ways to look at and interact with my world around me.

Reviewed February 2019

Kathleen is so kind and helpful. I really appreciate her Insights. She helps me see the best in myself which in turn gives me hope and reassurance in the goals I am trying to attain. Kathleen has great suggestions and puts herself in my shoes to really understand. She is the best.

Reviewed February 2019

So far Kathleen is clear, well spoken and an excellent listener.

Reviewed January 2019

A friendly person, very supportive and caring. Made me feel much better.

Reviewed December 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kathleen Barnes offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kathleen Barnes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kathleen Barnes speak?

Kathleen Barnes speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kathleen Barnes have?

Kathleen Barnes has 6 years of experience.

Where is Kathleen Barnes licensed to practice?

Kathleen Barnes is licensed to practice in Texas, Arizona, and Oregon.

Does Kathleen Barnes accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Kathleen Barnes accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kathleen Barnes offer?

Kathleen Barnes offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method.

How can I communicate with Kathleen Barnes?

Kathleen Barnes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kathleen Barnes?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.