Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty, LCSW
Licensed in California · 10 years in practice
Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who focuses on practical support for everyday struggles.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 87327 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1497146955 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Kathrina
Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who focuses on practical support for everyday struggles. She offers straightforward, empathic care for people dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or parenting stress. Her tone is calm and direct, aimed at helping a worried parent find workable steps forward.
Over a decade of work in behavioral health has given her experience with substance use concerns and the ripple effects those have on families.
Background and approach
She helps people build coping skills, process past trauma, repair strained relationships, and locate sources of support. Kathrina also has experience in programs serving domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors. Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring goals to each person.
She uses client-centered methods to follow what feels most useful to the person in front of her. When needed, she draws on DBT ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills, and on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. Sessions can include short skill-building exercises, goal-setting, and practical problem solving.
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Kathrina checks messages regularly and helps clients set reachable steps between sessions. People who reach out can expect clear communication about goals and options.
She aims to create a non-judgmental space where a parent or individual can talk through what matters most and begin making steady changes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kathrina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kathrina names
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Online support
How Kathrina's Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead to set meaningful goals, useful for people who want a collaborative, respectful space to talk through problems. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can help with anger, anxiety, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term method that helps people clarify their own reasons to change and set small, achievable steps when they feel stuck.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, experiences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try different tools and adjust the plan based on progress and preferences, so the work fits each person rather than forcing a single method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstration. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, reminders, or mood tracking between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and keep momentum between appointments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She works with people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and parenting stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach that starts with listening and setting shared goals, adding DBT and motivational interviewing tools when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in behavioral health, including extensive work with substance use concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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