- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Life transitions
About Ekaterina
Ekaterina V Shkurkin is a licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience. She is licensed in California as an LCSW and in Washington as an LICSW. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions and brings a steady, practical approach to sessions.
Her work centers on identifying each person's strengths and supporting their right to make choices. She describes therapy as gentle, goal-focused work that helps people move past obstacles. She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to take the first step and seek support rather than coping alone.
In sessions she helps people manage anxiety and stress with clear strategies and real-world steps. She supports people facing addiction and the practical problems it brings. She also helps those dealing with loss, relationship strain, and major life changes find usable ways forward.
Ekaterina attends to everyday pressures such as workplace issues, caregiver stress, money worries, and blended family challenges. She also works with concerns like guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose. Her approach aims to restore steadiness and practical coping rather than focus on labels.
Her long experience includes many clinical settings across states, which informs a calm, experienced style. She invites people to try a short intake and see how working together might help them feel more capable. If a reader wants to start, they are encouraged to use the site process to match and schedule a session.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Ekaterina describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate to clear, practical steps. One common approach she uses emphasizes building on strengths and self-determination, helping people identify personal resources and make choices that fit their lives. This is useful for stress, anxiety, and everyday decision-making.She also applies methods focused on coping skills and relapse prevention for people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction. These strategies teach concrete actions to manage cravings, reduce risk, and rebuild routines. Another thread in her work involves grief and loss support that combines paced emotional processing with practical planning for daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, set goals, and try methods that feel helpful. If something does not fit, they will adjust the plan together rather than sticking to a single technique.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people attend from different places or time zones, which supports international clients and those balancing work and caregiving duties.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
California, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. Additional areas include workplace issues, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and financial worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and gentle, focusing on strengths and self-determination. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to common life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in California and Washington. Her practice is listed with a Washington location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. That process connects you and sets the first appointment.