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Kathleen Bakos

Therapist(she/her)
1 year of experience
38 patients on Headway
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I've been a psychotherapist since 2021, but before that I was a hairstylist for over 20 years. Between these 2 careers, I've talked to people from all walks of life, races, religions, cultures and socio-economic levels. I've learned to "meet people where they are," without judgement. In therapy, the work is more internal, but still same goal in a way: To look in the mirror at yourself and like or accept what you see. My focus is mostly anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. But I also have personal experience as an adoptive mom of two neurodivergent children.

My approach to therapy

I use traditional methods connecting attachment, CBT, EMDR, polyvagal theory (somatic) and some IFS "parts work." But I also use sound with crystal singing bowls, tuning forks and drums to soothe anxiety if the client is open to that modality.

What you can expect from me

I help people identify their needs, navigate obstacles, and get centered, but also send them on their way with the tools to maintain these gains themselves.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Holistic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Southern California
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    172 Washington Valley Road Suite 4
    Warren, NJ 07059