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Katharine Shiota

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Katharine

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.

I want to collaboratively identify areas of difficulty and create a plan of treatment that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Engaging

Specialties & Approaches

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

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.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#106877 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University, of Long Beach

Katharine Shiota, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #106877 (exp February 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Katharine Shiota is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Katharine is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Katharine’s California license number is 106877, 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.

Katharine Shiota has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Katharine’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, of Long Beach. Over that time, Katharine has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, and Students.

Katharine Shiota works with BIPOC, Parents, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Self-Harm, and Trauma. These are the areas where Katharine spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Katharine is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Katharine Shiota draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Katharine’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, and engaging. In Katharine’s words: “I want to collaboratively identify areas of difficulty and create a plan of treatment that makes you feel comfortable and confident.”

Katharine Shiota (she/her) offers therapy in English. Katharine identifies as Biracial/Multiracial, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and White.

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