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Karin Shelton

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

24 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Karin

I provide a compassionate, emotionally attuned space for clients to understand how earlier life experiences have influenced their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I assist clients in identifying learned habits that stand in the way of the life they desire. I work collaboratively with clients to promote greater emotional resiliency and the ability to constructively deal with life's challenges resulting in more joy and fulfillment. I work with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

I assist clients in identifying learned habits that stand in the way of the life they desire.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Geriatric clients

Approach

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading books, dancing, and spending quality time with friends and family. All of those activities rejuvenate me.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#65686 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Smith College

Karin Shelton, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #65686 (exp May 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Karin Shelton accepts Health Net, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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.

Karin Shelton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Karin is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Karin’s California license number is 65686, 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.

Karin Shelton has been practicing therapy for 24 years. Karin’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Smith College. Over that time, Karin has worked closely with Geriatric clients. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Karin is part of that group.

Karin Shelton works with Geriatric clients and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Karin spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Karin is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Karin Shelton draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, and Relational. In sessions, Karin’s style is action-oriented, affirming, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Karin’s words: “I assist clients in identifying learned habits that stand in the way of the life they desire.”

Karin Shelton (she/her) offers therapy in English. Karin identifies as White.

Karin Shelton offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Karin 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 Karin Shelton is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Karin 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 Karin’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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