- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative goal setting
- Calm direct support
About Kevin
Kevin Garibay is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of professional experience in California. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Kevin aims to tailor conversations and plans to fit individual needs.
He often starts by listening to what feels most urgent and what the client hopes to change. Together they map small, practical steps that can reduce daily distress. Sessions are straightforward and solution-minded, with space to process difficult emotions and past hurts.
Kevin emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. He helps clients build coping skills for panic, anxious thinking, and overwhelming moments. He also supports people dealing with isolation, caregiver strain, and the aftereffects of sexual assault or other trauma.
Progress is paced to the person’s comfort. Kevin works on concrete skills such as emotion regulation, boundary setting, and problem-solving. He addresses guilt, shame, impulsivity, and issues around self-love in ways that focus on real-life changes.
Clients can expect a compassionate, direct style that balances empathy with practical strategies. Kevin invites people to take small steps toward greater stability and confidence. He meets each person where they are and adjusts the plan as needs shift.
Therapeutic techniques and how they work online
Kevin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce anxiety and manage trauma. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for anxious moments and panic attacks - for example, breathing and grounding strategies that can be used during sudden episodes. Another approach works on understanding and changing unhelpful thinking patterns that keep stress and low mood active, helping clients notice thoughts and test them against real life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, goals, and preferences, and then suggest techniques to try. If something does not fit, the plan is adjusted together so the work feels useful and manageable.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, sessions may be scheduled during a lunch break or after work, and some formats can be shorter check-ins when long meetings are not possible. Talk with the therapist about what scheduling and session style will work best for your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kevin commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, along with related concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He combines compassionate listening with practical steps. Sessions focus on building coping skills and setting clear, achievable goals.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings eight years of professional experience in mental health practice.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in California and practices under a CA LCSW credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.