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Emi Takeshita-Doty

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Kristine

As a clinician, I take a genuine and authentic approach and value the client-therapist relationship. I appreciate the opportunity to walk with clients in their journey and I strive to seek solutions and strategies that are meaningful to them. My goal is to encourage healing and growth during the therapeutic process. Because each client is unique, I value the importance of catering the therapeutic process to each individual. Most often, I select effective strategies from person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

My goal is to encourage healing and growth during the therapeutic process.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

During my time outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and cooking.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#87582 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Psychology, Brandman University

Kristine Takeshita-Doty, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #87582 (exp June 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Emi Takeshita-Doty accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Emi Takeshita-Doty is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Kristine is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Kristine’s California license number is 87582, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Emi Takeshita-Doty has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Kristine’s education and training include MA - Psychology, Brandman University. Over that time, Kristine has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Kristine is part of that group.

Emi Takeshita-Doty works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Kristine spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kristine is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Emi Takeshita-Doty draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kristine’s style is action-oriented, authentic, calming, solution-oriented, and warm. In Kristine’s words: “My goal is to encourage healing and growth during the therapeutic process.”

Emi Takeshita-Doty (she/her) offers therapy in English. Kristine identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

Emi Takeshita-Doty offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Kristine is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Emi Takeshita-Doty is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kristine will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Kristine’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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