- Strengths focused
- Skills oriented
- Collaborative care
About Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Cozens is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with five years of professional experience. She takes a warm, respectful approach and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed. Kaitlyn emphasizes practical, straightforward work rather than clinical jargon.
She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, and depression. Kaitlyn also applies client-centered and solution-focused methods to build on strengths and set clear, achievable goals. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings as well as understanding what keeps a problem going.
Kaitlyn helps people who struggle with self-esteem, relationship concerns, coping with life changes, and workplace stress. She also supports people navigating social anxiety, isolation, guilt, impulsivity, money worries, and questions of life purpose. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her focus areas when working on anxiety and coping skills.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She invites people to name what matters and then tries small, doable steps toward change. Kaitlyn frames clients as the experts on their lives and offers guidance to expand options and skills.
People can expect short-term goal-setting alongside deeper work when needed. Kaitlyn encourages honest conversation about what is or isn’t helping and adjusts the plan based on real progress and feedback.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the person's lead to understand what matters most and to build on existing strengths. This approach is useful when someone needs empathetic support and a space to sort priorities and values.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and to manage panic attacks by changing unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches clear skills for handling intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and sharpening interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful when strong emotions or impulsivity get in the way of daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that fit a person's needs, and adjust the plan as progress is observed. That collaborative process helps identify what works best over time.
If you want to use online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling around work or family commitments simpler.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kaitlyn help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression and supports people with relationship worries, self-esteem issues, workplace problems, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using clear steps and skills so people can try changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Kaitlyn has five years of professional experience and four years of direct therapy experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LCSW, licensed in California, and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.