Kathleen Pear, LCSW
- Client-centered care
- Cognitive behavioral strategies
- Supportive compassionate style
About Kathleen Pear
Kathleen's therapeutic stance is non-judgmental, supportive, and compassionate. She creates a welcoming space where clients can explore their concerns and build on strengths and successes to improve emotional well-being and discover renewed purpose and moments of joy. Her aim is to help people recognize their own capacities for change while providing steady guidance through difficult emotions and decisions.
Her practice draws on Supportive Psychotherapy while incorporating elements from Positive Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioral approaches, Psychodynamic ideas, Client-Centered methods, and Existential perspectives. This blend allows her to tailor interventions to each person's needs, balancing practical skill-building with deeper exploration of patterns and meaning.
Kathleen holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland with a concentration in mental health. She frames therapy as a collaborative path toward hope and positive change, grounded in respect for each individual's life experiences and strengths.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kathleen Pear have?
Kathleen Pear has 14 years of experience working in health and mental health care settings.
Is Kathleen Pear a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as CA LCSW 99908.
In which languages does Kathleen Pear provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Kathleen Pear located?
Kathleen is located in California.
How can I work with Kathleen Pear as my therapist?
You can work with Kathleen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kathleen Pear work with international clients?
Kathleen Pear does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kathleen Pear cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist validates the client's experience, listens deeply, and supports self-directed growth. It is useful for individuals seeking a supportive environment to process emotions and build self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them. It is often applied for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current feelings and behaviors, helping people gain insight into recurring themes and make different choices going forward. Licensed professionals often blend these methods to fit each person’s needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathleen works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or caregiving constraints, and maintain continuity of support from a licensed therapist regardless of location.