Rebecca Hathorn , LCSW

Rebecca Hathorn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who brings a thoughtful, relationship-focused approach to therapy. With 17 years of experience, she has spent significant time supporting foster youth, foster parents, and biological parents, and has developed particular expertise working with transition-age young people between the ages of 13 and 24. Her clinical work centers on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, attachment disruptions, grief and loss, and stress related to work, school, family, and relationships.

Rebecca recognizes how systemic inequities affect mental health and pays attention to the unique stressors experienced by people of color and LGBTQ individuals. She also works with parents navigating the pressures of balancing work and family life, and addresses a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career struggles, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes coaching elements for clients seeking direction or support with life transitions and purpose.

She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for effective work, prioritizing trust, genuine acceptance, and a direct yet compassionate manner. Rebecca describes herself as a therapist who is real - she listens carefully, offers reflections, and provides suggestions that help clients reach their own conclusions and meet their goals. Clients may message her for support and she typically checks messages twice daily, seven days per week. At this time she offers messaging and live chat sessions and invites prospective clients to message first about scheduling and availability.