- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-Focused work
About Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Cozens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Kaitlyn also supports people exploring life purpose and dealing with workplace challenges, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
Her approach centers on listening and helping people use their existing strengths. She uses client-centered methods to build practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small experiments to shift how someone feels and behaves.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotion regulation or impulsivity makes daily life hard. Solution-Focused techniques help set short-term goals and track progress toward concrete changes. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what matters now.
Kaitlyn helps people talk through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and isolation in plain language. She brings a practical stance to money and financial stress, communication problems, and challenges related to autism and Asperger syndrome. Conversations are goal-oriented and grounded in real-life steps.
Her work is collaborative: she helps people choose techniques that fit their situation. People who feel stuck after a job change, relationship shift, or health event can expect clear, manageable options rather than abstract advice.
How her clinical approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy starts by focusing on the person’s goals and perspective. It involves listening, reflecting what matters, and shaping sessions around the concerns the client brings. This approach helps clarify what feels most urgent and practical to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions use simple experiments and skill practice to test new ways of thinking and acting, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive actions. DBT skills work well for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which approaches to try based on goals and daily life demands. That choice is revisited as progress or new needs appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or health needs. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or audio based on what feels most practical for them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related issues like panic attacks and workplace problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered listening and combines CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused tools to set small, practical goals and test new ways of thinking and acting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience and has worked with people on a range of concerns including anxiety, motivation, and life transitions.
What credentials and state licensing does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing will be provided during sign-up.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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