What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Risa Shi
Focus areas
Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Intervention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Dialectical (DBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
English, Japanese
Getting to know Risa Shi
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with specialized training from the San Diego LGBT Center. I have worked across a range of clinical settings, including substance use treatment, community mental health, and outpatient therapy, which has allowed me to support clients with diverse backgrounds and complex life experiences. I bring an empathetic, kind, and nonjudgmental approach to my work, and I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where clients can explore challenges at their own pace, build insight, and move toward greater emotional clarity and self-tr
What should a new client know about working with you?
Clients would describe me as a great listener, caring and authentic. Although the therapeutic relationship is clinical, it is still a relationship within the clinical setting and it can be challenging at times. I connect with most clients pretty quickly and I work with clients collaboratively. My session combines process time and skill-building/tools. I sometimes assign homework if clients would like and I also do in-depth processing of emotions, memories and thoughts so that we will together discover how the past is impacting your present day to day life.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work
- University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1376144675
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Overall rating
5.00
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She has given me great guidance
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Risa has been amazing!
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How soon can I make an appointment with Risa Shi?
Generally, Risa Shi has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Risa Shi's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Risa Shi accepting new patients?
Risa Shi generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Risa Shi's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Risa Shi accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Risa Shi online?
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What practice does Risa Shi work with?
Risa Shi works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Risa Shi?
Risa Shi frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Risa Shi on their profile.
What languages does Risa Shi speak?
Risa Shi speaks English and Japanese.