Ken Shigematsu

LCSW (he/him)25 years of experienceNext available
5.0 (5)
Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm

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.

I am honest and forthright with my clients, so I will not sugar coat my thoughts and suggestions.

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.

First session

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.

Strengths

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.

Ideal clients

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.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT for explore how thoughts and emotions interact and coping strategies toward heathier functioning.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Asian / Asian American

  • LGBTQ

  • Man

Top specialties

  • LGBTQ

  • Life Transitions

  • Self Esteem

Other specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Domestic Violence

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Older Adults

  • Peer Relationships

  • Racism

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 17984

  • HawaiiLicense LCSW-3612

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare

  • Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

  • Independence Keystone 65 HMO

  • L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

  • L.A. Care Covered

  • L.A. Care Covered Direct

  • 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)

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

  • Sutter Health Plan

  • IHSS Healthy Workers

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

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Schedule 60 min