Kathleen Pear

Hello. My name is Kathleen Pear. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Northern California. I work with adult clients statewide via telehealth who are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and loss. I am committed to supporting my clients through their challenges and helping them improve their emotional well-being and find joy and purpose in their lives.

My approach

My approach to therapy is eclectic--primarily supportive and client-centered, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and positive psychology modalities. I find that the client-centered approach helps the client and therapist develop an understanding of the client’s concerns and move forward together in partnership to address them.

My focus

I frequently work with adult clients in midlife and older who are struggling with life changes, transitions, health concerns, and loss and may be suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I want to help clients recognize their strengths, develop new skills, and have a more positive perspective to effectively navigate their challenges and overcome difficulties.

My communication style

I want my clients to feel comfortable and safe in therapy, unconditionally accepted, respected, and supported, and never judged. I present with a warm, gentle, calm manner and a positive outlook.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always found great joy and satisfaction in helping people with problems and concerns and making them feel better about themselves and more positive and hopeful about their situations. I feel empathy and compassion toward people and connect easily with them. I want to make a difference in people’s lives. Clinical social work and psychotherapy were a natural match for my strengths and passion for helping.

My goals for you

Therapy is a partnership built on trust. I actively listen to my clients to understand their challenges and help them identify and prioritize their concerns. Together, we can set achievable goals to address their concerns and develop strategies to progress toward those goals.

My first session with you

Our first session will be an opportunity to meet, make a connection, and establish rapport. We will spend most of our time talking about how you have been feeling recently, and I will ask you questions to understand better your feelings and why you may feel that way. I want to listen and learn what is important to you so that we can move forward in a way that works best for you.