Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 54 insurances. Specializes in LGBTQ, Life Transitions, Self Esteem and 8 more.
Ken Shigematsu
(he/him)
Hi potential client. I am am able to see people in California and Hawaii as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I only see clients Sunday afternoons. If if this time is convenient for you please consider requesting an appointment. My experience in mental health care spans 30 years. In that time I have treat clients with many different problems and diagnoses. My degrees are from the University of Hawaii and post graduate licensing hours in California. I identify as a Asian gay man. I have also worked in the HIV/AIDS through the 80s and 90s. I learned much about resilience and loss.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first appointment we will start by discussing administrative topics such as confidentiality, cancel/no show policies, risks/benefits of virtual therapy, and mandated action if there is clinical risky situations. I will review with you the digital assessments that you completed. Discuss measurement based care. I will be asking you a lot of questions about your history, your current problems. We will discuss if this relationship is a good fit for both of us. We will create a treatment plan that we both can agree.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I see my strengths are my ability to hear and understand your situation. I am honest and forthright with my clients, so I will not sugar coat my thoughts and suggestions. I have years of experience that my help our work.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client will be ready to work on their short and mid term goals. Please be ready to discuss alternate thinking and behaving in your life.
Specialties
Top specialties
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Other specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Grief
Older Adults
Peer Relationships
Racism
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
LGBTQ
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Hawaii
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $225 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT for explore how thoughts and emotions interact and coping strategies toward heathier functioning.