- stress and anxiety
- trauma and abuse
- social anxiety
About Kevin
Kevin Garibay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Kevin focuses on practical ways to manage symptoms and get through difficult moments.
He tends to keep conversations direct and respectful. Sessions aim to identify what’s causing distress and then try doable steps to reduce it. He helps people build confidence, handle triggers from past trauma, and develop better day-to-day coping skills.
Kevin also addresses related concerns like caregiver stress, family problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation or loneliness. He has experience with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, process addictions such as gambling or problematic sexual behaviors, and issues tied to sexual assault and abuse.
His work includes support around self-harm behaviors, self-love, forgiveness, and managing intellectual disability related challenges. In sessions he prioritizes clear communication and practical strategies over abstract talk.
Clients who prefer straightforward feedback and concrete steps to manage social anxiety or phobias may find his style a good fit. He asks about goals and adapts plans as progress is made. To begin, people follow the platform’s match and scheduling steps to set up a first appointment.
Approach and what online sessions look like
Kevin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One approach focuses on practical behavior changes and gradual exposure to feared social situations to reduce avoidance and build confidence. This method helps with panic, social anxiety, and specific phobias by breaking challenges into small, manageable steps.Another common approach he draws on emphasizes processing traumatic memories and related reactions in a paced way. This helps people who have experienced abuse or assault to reduce distress linked to those memories and improve daily coping. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kevin reviews a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommends methods to try together. He adjusts the plan as progress is observed so the approach fits what the client needs. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when weeks are hectic. Therapists in general can adapt session length or focus to match a person’s energy and time constraints, which helps integrate therapy into everyday life without promising a specific outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression, among related issues such as panic attacks and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are direct and practical, focusing on clear steps you can try between meetings and straightforward discussion of what’s causing distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience as a clinician practicing in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.