Kathy Southard, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kathy Southard

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Coaching

Self Esteem Issues

Depression

Life Transition

Stress

Emotional Disturbance

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Coaching

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Compassion Focused

Integrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kathy Southard

Kathy Southard LCSW has been in practice for over 20 years. A graduate of Boston University, she is a former member of a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital's psychiatry department. Kathy has experience working with the following modalities: EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Mentalization Based Therapy. Additionally, Kathy is a MAPS trainee therapist, learning more about IFS and somatic methods for healing. My approach My theoretical approach is a mix of psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness. I am influenced by eastern approaches to psychology and spirituality. There is no way out, but through. My focus I typically work with adults struggling with transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My communication style My style is active, collaborative, warm, and respectful. I bring practicality, compassion, and creativity to my work, helping you to develop greater skills in coping with stress and sadness. I strive to help people better understand the patterns that contribute to ongoing suffering, often stemming from earlier experiences in life. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist/ social worker after experiencing the death of my mother. I saw that what was most important in life is connection, love, and helping others. I left the banking world, enrolled in an MSW program, and became a meditation student/instructor. My work in psychiatry gradually led me to see clients individually as a therapist. My goals for you The goal is always to help you escape conditioning that brings anxiety and depression. I will want to understand your goals of therapy and support your process. My first session with you The first session is to get to know one another. I will want to know about your general background and the reason why you're seeking out therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Infertility Trauma

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Therapy

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

Boston University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1316373715

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What practice does Kathy Southard work with?

Kathy Southard works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kathy Southard?

Kathy Southard frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kathy Southard on their profile.