- 40 years experience
- Strengths focused
- Works in English
About Ekaterina
Ekaterina V Shkurkin is a licensed social worker with four decades of professional experience. She is licensed in California as an LCSW and in Washington as an LICSW. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions.
Her work is straightforward and steady. She looks for each person's strengths and supports self-determination. Sessions move at a gentle pace tailored to what feels doable for the client. The aim is practical progress rather than quick fixes.
Ekaterina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like coping with loss, addiction, and ongoing worry. She also helps people facing blended family issues, caregiver stress, and codependency concerns. Her approach is adaptable to multicultural needs and life changes such as job shifts or seasonal mood changes.
She encourages honest conversation about what is working and what needs to change. Together with clients she sets clear, manageable goals and reviews progress along the way. This collaborative rhythm helps keep work focused and relevant to daily life.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage is involved. Her invitation is practical: sign up, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session to begin. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
How therapeutic approaches and online therapy fit together
Ekaterina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common approach she uses teaches concrete strategies to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing, activity scheduling, and problem-solving skills that reduce day-to-day overwhelm. Another approach emphasizes working through grief and loss at a manageable pace, helping people process emotions and restore routines that support recovery.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify goals and preferences, and then adjusts techniques over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so the approach stays useful and relevant to their lives.
For online therapy logistics, confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking, since the original biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It also lets people continue care after moving or when handling transitions, while the therapist and client decide together what pacing and tools will help most.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
California, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and major life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, caregiver stress, and workplace concerns.
What is the therapy style like?
The style is steady and practical, focusing on a person’s strengths and self-determination. Sessions move at a gentle pace and aim for reachable steps.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She brings 40 years of professional experience to her work, with long-term practice across a range of concerns including addiction and grief.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW in California and LICSW in Washington and practices from Washington. These are the credentials provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients as noted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to learn which formats are supported.
How does payment and cost work?
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 a session according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.