Licensed to practice in California and accepts 58 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues and 2 more.
Kim Howard
Hello I’m Kim and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and I provide telehealth therapy in California. I am passionate about working with women 25+ and have experience working with every ethnic group. I would love the opportunity to help you gain insight into your situation and hope for your future.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session will start with introducing ourselves in order to build a report. Next, you tell me your reason for participating in therapy. Together, we develop a plan to help you reach your treatment goal.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
With 30+ years working in the social work profession, I have experience working with those suffering from depression, anxiety, and adverse life circumstances. I address crisis situations head on by helping clients develop solutions to their problems and manage the symptoms that impact their lives.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
As an older woman I have life experience that compliments my educational background and expertise. I look forward to working with women who are dealing with complicated life challenges and have never participated in therapy before. As a Christian, I am aware of how your religion plays a part in your identity.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues
Other specialties
Life Transitions
Spirituality
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
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 - $95 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
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)
During sessions I address distorted thinking patterns by exploring reality based thoughts with patient.
Christian Counseling
Apply Christian based principles to real life matters that impairs patient functioning.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I address patients current problems by exploring solutions to help manage their symptoms with the patient
3 ratings with written reviews
November 13, 2025
Working with Kim has been amazing there’s always a simplified solution to my issues. We pick a topic and stick to it even when my thoughts are all over the place.
Verified client, age 25-34
September 25, 2025
In this first session I already liked how different this experience felt in comparison to my previous therapist from another company. I like how structured these are and that they seem to really vet the therapists to make sure they are actually helpful and not just sitting there to be a listening ear. Kim was very warm and made me feel comfortable and heard and like she understood what direction we needed to go to get to the solution.
Verified client, age 35-44
June 25, 2025
Kim has been very easy to trust and open up to. She is very soft, yet challenges me to think. I really enjoy and look forward to our conversations. She has really helped me to see the other side of the story. I believe I am growing as a person.