she/her
Katharine ShiotaLCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Engaging
Focus areas
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Self-Harm, Trauma
Experienced with
BIPOC, Parents, Students
Years of Experience
2+
I want to collaboratively identify areas of difficulty and create a plan of treatment that makes you feel comfortable and confident.
License number
#106877
Therapy style
I have experience and training working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, difficulties with emotion regulation, and trauma. Therapy with me is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I am a certified diplomat through the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. I work hard to provide a non-judgmental and safe space and I welcome feedback from clients. I want to collaboratively identify areas of difficulty and create a plan of treatment that makes you feel comfortable and confident about improvement in your mental health.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Harm Reduction
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, California State University, of Long Beach
Interests
I enjoy outdoor activities like stand-up paddle boarding, backpacking, and snowboarding. I also enjoy music and participate in an a cappella group. Lastly, I enjoy spending time with friends, family, and my dog best buddy.