Kathleen "Kathy" Hefner-Borman, LCSW

Licensed in California · 9 years in practice

Kathleen "Kathy" Hefner-Borman helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, California: LCSW115139 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1548752595 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Kathleen

Kathleen "Kathy" Hefner-Borman helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience and aims to make the first step easier for those who feel stuck. Kathy keeps sessions straightforward and calm.

She invites clients to talk about what they are feeling and thinking. The goal is to create a space without judgment where worries and hard memories can be named.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical ways to cope. That can look like learning small skills to manage anxiety, finding routines that help with low motivation, or working through grief at a pace that feels right. Kathy balances listening with suggestions clients can try between sessions.

Kathy often helps people build confidence and clearer self-talk. She also supports those recovering from traumatic events by breaking big problems into smaller, manageable steps. Progress is usually steady when people practice new habits and notice differences over time.

Sessions are offered in English and are provided remotely by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Kathy works from California and draws on her nine years of experience to tailor each plan to the person in front of her.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approaches and benefits of online therapy

Many clients respond well to evidence-based techniques that teach specific skills for everyday problems. One common approach is learning practical coping skills for anxiety and stress - breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to handle triggering situations. These techniques help by giving clear actions to try when worry feels overwhelming.

Another approach focuses on grief and recovery from trauma by pacing the work and breaking large feelings into smaller parts. That method helps people process difficult memories without feeling rushed and supports steady progress over time.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Kathy works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. The emphasis is on collaboration and on trying techniques that feel doable in daily life.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people keep visual contact similar to in-person sessions. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or camera use is a problem. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easy to have shorter check-ins or to fit support into a busy day. These options provide flexibility so therapy can fit around work, school, and family commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions are calm and straightforward, with space to talk and practical coping strategies to try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Kathy has nine years of professional experience working with people facing the listed concerns.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing from California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How do costs and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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