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Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Kathrina

Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience focused on substance use and related challenges. Her work in substance use disorders has involved helping people develop practical coping skills, process past traumas, repair relationships, and identify sources of support. She has also provided therapy within specialty programs for youth and their families and supported survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Kathrina emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental environment and collaborates with each person to set clear, individualized goals and a tailored treatment plan. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide psychotherapy and coordinate care - she integrates empathetic listening with evidence-informed strategies to address issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and compassion fatigue.

She offers multiple ways to connect, including messaging, live chat, phone sessions, and video sessions, and she checks messages twice daily, seven days a week. Her calendar reflects standard availability, though additional openings may become available at times, and prospective clients are invited to send a message for outside requests.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. It supports people who want to explore personal values, improve self-esteem, process loss, and strengthen relationships by creating space for self-directed growth.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, reducing reactive patterns, and improving day-to-day coping.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people resolve ambivalence about change and build motivation for healthier choices. It is often used when clients are addressing substance use, commitment concerns, or other behavior changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Kathrina works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time as goals evolve so that care aligns with what matters most to each person.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and receive timely support through a mix of synchronous and asynchronous communication with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty have?

She has 10 years of clinical experience.

Is Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 87327.

In which languages does Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty as my therapist?

You can work with Kathrina through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kathrina Cauckwell-Rafferty 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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