- 40 years experience
- Focus on transitions
- Support for addiction
About Ekaterina
Ekaterina V Shkurkin is a licensed clinical social worker with four decades of professional experience. She is licensed in California and Washington and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, grief, and life transitions.
She looks for each person's strengths and believes people decide their own direction. In sessions she works gently and respectfully to address what feels most pressing. That may include talking through coping skills, adjusting routines, or addressing patterns that make change harder.
Ekaterina pays attention to how life shifts and losses affect daily living. She helps people who are adjusting to new roles, recovering from loss, or trying to reduce substance use. Money and financial issues are also among the practical concerns she supports people to address.
Her style is steady and encouraging. She aims to help people take small, sustainable steps rather than push for quick fixes. Sessions emphasize practical strategies and personal strengths.
She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and offers services in English. Ekaterina accepts international clients and works with individuals who want steady support through transitions and stressful periods.
To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical steps people can use in daily life. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping skills and structured strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress, helping people handle immediate symptoms and daily pressures. Another approach concentrates on supporting recovery from substance use and addictive behaviors by identifying triggers, building alternative routines, and strengthening motivation to change.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what the person finds useful.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone join from a quieter location. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, use screen-sharing for worksheets, and support gradual changes across everyday settings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, codependency, money and financial issues, and workplace concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
The approach is gentle and strength-focused, emphasizing small practical steps. Sessions often include talking through coping strategies and problem solving tailored to the person's needs.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience and holds licenses in California and Washington.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
Credentials shown are LCSW and LICSW, with licensure in California and Washington and practice listed in Washington.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered with this therapist?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
What does therapy cost here?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.