Katharine Shiota, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Katharine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Katharine is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Katharine
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
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.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Harm Reduction
- Strengths-Based
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Licenses
Katharine Shiota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790232262.
- LCSW · California · 106877 · Renews February 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Katharine Shiota offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Katharine Shiota works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Katharine Shiota speak?
Katharine Shiota speaks English.
How many years of experience does Katharine Shiota have?
Katharine Shiota has 3 years of experience.
Where is Katharine Shiota licensed to practice?
Katharine Shiota is licensed to practice in California.
Does Katharine Shiota accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Katharine Shiota does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Katharine Shiota offer?
Katharine Shiota offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How do I get started with Katharine Shiota?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.