Anxiety & stress
Explore worry, racing thoughts, stress, OCD-related concerns, and the patterns that can leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
Virtual therapy throughout California
A place to feel like yourself.
Down-to-earth, collaborative online therapy for teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, everyday stressors, and more complex mental health concerns.
Whether you're going through a difficult time or hoping to understand yourself better, I'm here to help you build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and navigate life's ups and downs.
Get started with therapyOnline appointments · Insurance options through Headway
Welcome
Hi, I’m Katie.
I'm Katie Emsiek, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my master's degree at UCLA and spent the last several years at UC Irvine Health working with teens and families.
I've worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, helping people navigate everything from normal life stressors to more complex mental health concerns. Today, I offer individual therapy for adolescents and adults throughout California.
I am LGBTQ+ affirmative and believe that feeling comfortable and understood is an important part of the therapeutic relationship.
How I can help
What we can work on together.
Depression & difficult emotions
Make sense of difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, and work toward feeling more confident in everyday life.
Relationships, family & identity
Explore relationships, family concerns, identity, and life transitions.
Curiosity.
Compassion.
Growth.
Compassion.
Growth.
My approach
Down-to-earth and collaborative.
My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental place where you can be honest about what you're experiencing. I draw from evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and ACT, tailoring therapy to each individual person.
I enjoy helping teens and adults better understand themselves and their values, build practical coping skills, improve relationships, and feel more confident navigating the ups and downs of life.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. Sessions are held virtually for clients located in California at the time of their appointment.
Do you accept insurance?
Insurance-based scheduling and eligibility checks are available through my Headway profile. Coverage depends on your individual plan.
What happens in our first session?
We'll spend time getting to know each other and talking about what brings you to therapy. I'll ask about your background, current challenges, strengths, and support system, and we'll begin identifying what you'd like to get out of our work together.
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Ready to begin?
Like any relationship, finding a therapist who feels like a good fit matters. If my approach resonates with you, I'd love to connect.
Schedule through HeadwayAppointments are requested securely through Headway.