- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping tools
- Focus on self esteem
About Kenneth
Kenneth Shigematsu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 35 years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or struggling with self esteem and motivation. He also supports those facing life changes and people with LGBT concerns. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he offers steady support through that process.
He works from the idea that each person knows their own story best. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps clients can use outside of sessions. Kenneth listens closely and helps people turn small shifts into clearer momentum toward their goals.
His approach blends client-centered conversations with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. That means clients both talk about what matters and try concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help finding internal motivation for change.
Sessions are geared toward everyday life problems like low confidence, social anxiety, or coping after a major change. He also has experience with concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, gender dysphoria, and issues connected to alternative sexual cultures and HIV/AIDS.
Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and a focus on practical steps. Kenneth encourages small experiments and check-ins so progress can be tracked. He supports people who want clearer priorities, better coping skills, and improved self-belief.
He works from the idea that each person knows their own story best. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps clients can use outside of sessions. Kenneth listens closely and helps people turn small shifts into clearer momentum toward their goals.
His approach blends client-centered conversations with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. That means clients both talk about what matters and try concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help finding internal motivation for change.
Sessions are geared toward everyday life problems like low confidence, social anxiety, or coping after a major change. He also has experience with concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, gender dysphoria, and issues connected to alternative sexual cultures and HIV/AIDS.
Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and a focus on practical steps. Kenneth encourages small experiments and check-ins so progress can be tracked. He supports people who want clearer priorities, better coping skills, and improved self-belief.