LCSW, 11 years of experience
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I received my Master's Degree of Social Work from University of Southern California and have 11 years of experience as an LCSW. I help adult patients with chronic illness experiencing depression, anxiety and adjustment difficulty relieve those symptoms and improve their QOL. Additionally, I speak Japanese fluently, with cultural competency.
In our first session together, we will start with brief introductions and then dive into specific challenges that you're facing while conducing assessment. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Having worked with adult patients for 14 years, including 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate and motivated to provide good quality counseling to help my clients improve their quality of life, by utilizing different modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
I love working with adult clients, including Japanese speaking clients, who are experiencing depression, anxiety and/or adjustment difficulty subsequently to chronic illnesses. They often feel overwhelmed, vulnerable and stressed out about their chronic medical condition. My clients are motivated to improve and seek professional help to make this goal a reality.
I’ve been utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice for 11 years. It has helped my clients challenge their negative thought patterns, manage their feelings of depression and anxiety, and develop better adjustment to their chronic illness. I will utilize CBT to recognize how your current thoughts, feelings and behaviors influence each other. I will then utilize that knowledge to help change your negative thought patterns, which will help you lead a less depressed and anxious life.
I’ve been utilizing Person-Centered Therapy in my practice for 11 years. It is a non-directive form of talk therapy and emphasizes a client’s-directed exploration of their thoughts and feelings in a safe, supportive environment. I will utilize Person-Centered Therapy to build a therapeutic relationship of empathy, acceptance, and genuineness with you. I will then utilize that knowledge to help you identify your full potential and achieve your personal growth.