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Kate Byrnes, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kate. View 5 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California and Colorado

Recent reviews

She’s the best!

Reviewed September 2022

Just a quick note, but all positive feelings. Kate has been very kind and gentle about what I’m going through. I never feel like I’m being pushed too hard or misunderstood. I truly am grateful for Kate’s help during this time.

Reviewed December 2020

More about Kate

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

Welcome - When you're struggling, it can be exciting to dream of a better future - and also hard to think of making real changes. You might want your life to be better but aren’t yet sure how to make it happen. Or maybe life's given you news and you must adapt, either after a big loss or to respond to the behaviors of others. Making the next set of choices can be very important if you want life to improve again; finding the right therapist to help sort things out can be a relief.

My Experience: I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, fully licensed to practice in both Colorado and California. I have over 15 years experience as a therapist, in both Private Practice and Community Mental Health. I earned my Master's degree in Counselor Education with an emphasis in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from California State University at Sacramento. My experience includes working with individuals healing through anxiety, depression, trauma, range of relationship issues, as well as self esteem and other personal growth issues. I work with clients who are working on managing life's stresses and changes, workplace and career decisions, addiction, grief & loss and the large and small frustrations of life.

My approach: I tend to be compassionate, grounded, goal-oriented, and client-centered. I use Solution Focused therapy, Client Centered Therapy, with an eye on interpersonal relationships and always considering phases of life. I help my clients set a focus on what's needing to change in their lives and working toward better understanding of themselves and others. I'm grateful that my clients often report feeling more clear and at peace once we've talked things through. I often observe my clients taking action and making new decisions during and after our counseling.

Over the years, I’ve served incredibly diverse clientele, including all ages, and a range of cultures, sexual orientations and across the gender spectrum, from all walks of life in their countless moments of need, vulnerability, triumph and growth. As a result, I have deep compassion for the complexities of being human. I truly understand how powerful confidential therapy can be for healing, growth and transformation. I hope to talk with you so you can decide if I might be of support to you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kate Byrnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336250588.

  • LMFT · California · 47215 · Expires March 2025
  • LMFT · Colorado · MFT.0001725 · Expires August 2025

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 Kate Byrnes

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

Overall rating:

4.5

5 reviews

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Clients mention: Wonderful Grateful Great Listens Supportive Thoughtful The best

She’s the best!

Reviewed September 2022

Just a quick note, but all positive feelings. Kate has been very kind and gentle about what I’m going through. I never feel like I’m being pushed too hard or misunderstood. I truly am grateful for Kate’s help during this time.

Reviewed December 2020

It’s very early in the process but so far I’m incredibly impressed with her attentiveness as well as her ability to connect.

Reviewed July 2020

Kate has been incredibly supportive and patient with me over the past few weeks that we have been working together. She is wonderful at juggling the many topics I bring up in our conversations and is a wonderful person to talk to both on video calls and through messaging. I very much hope that we will continue to work together for a long time.

Reviewed July 2020

Kate is great. She listens well, elicits thoughtful conversation, and provides quick feedback.

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kate Byrnes offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kate Byrnes 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 Kate Byrnes speak?

Kate Byrnes speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kate Byrnes have?

Kate Byrnes has 15 years of experience.

Where is Kate Byrnes licensed to practice?

Kate Byrnes is licensed to practice in California and Colorado.

Does Kate Byrnes accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kate Byrnes does not accept 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 Kate Byrnes offer?

Kate Byrnes offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kate Byrnes?

Kate Byrnes 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 Kate Byrnes?

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.