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Malin Kimoto

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Malin

I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, and identity development. I help people build a solid foundation of skills to manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while also providing a safe space to explore and process emotional wounds in order to help them come to terms with suffering and the past. I find that it is important to understand individuals and their struggles by examining the role of family, culture, and systemic oppression like racism, heterosexism, ableism, and sexism. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. It is important to me to develop strong relationships with clients where we can be authentic, vulnerable, curious, reflect, and grow together. I value providing and eliciting feedback in order to provide the best care possible and grow honest and trusting relationships.

I help people build a solid foundation of skills to manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Communication Style

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

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Malin Kimoto, Doctor of Psychology License #28830 (exp December 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Malin Kimoto accepts Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Aetna, and Prime Health. 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.

Malin Kimoto is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Malin is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Malin’s California license number is 28830, 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.

Malin Kimoto has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Malin’s education and training include PsyD - PGSP Stanford-PsyD Consortium, Palo Alto University. Over that time, Malin has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Malin is part of that group.

Malin Kimoto works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Malin spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Malin is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Malin Kimoto draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, and Relational. In sessions, Malin’s style is action-oriented, affirming, empowering, open-minded, and warm. In Malin’s words: “I help people build a solid foundation of skills to manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.”

Malin Kimoto (she/her) offers therapy in English. Malin identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

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