I am a compassionate and highly experienced licensed clinical psychologist (Psy.D.) based in Los Angeles, California, with a comprehensive background spanning outpatient, community mental health, forensic, school, inpatient psychiatric, in-home, and telehealth settings. With expertise in treating a wide range of complex mental health conditions, I offer both brief and long-term psychotherapy to clients ranging from ages 4 to 80, encompassing diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and clinical backgrounds.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, I’ll take some time to introduce myself, including my background and professional experience, and review the boundaries and guidelines for our work together. The rest of the session will focus on getting to know you—your story, your goals, and what brought you here—so we can begin building a strong foundation for our work together.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am committed to offering personalized, solution-focused, and culturally sensitive care, with a focus on fostering well-being, building resilience, and helping each client reach their full potential. Recognizing that each individual’s journey is unique, I prioritize a collaborative approach, regularly checking in to ensure clients feel safe and empowered to guide their sessions in a way that works best for them.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with a variety of individuals who are looking to find ways to improve their quality of life, overall.
About Cherie Okada
Cherie Okada offers therapy covered by Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal), San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps clients address and overcome a variety of mental health challenges. Collaboratively, this treatment is used to focus on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, empowering individuals to identify and change unhelpful patterns.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered (Rogerian) treatment emphasizes creating a supportive and empathetic environment to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery. It is particularly effective in helping clients develop self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the confidence to make positive life changes. By focusing on the client’s strengths and inherent ability to grow, person-centered therapy creates a nurturing environment where individuals can explore, heal, and thrive. This approach is especially powerful for clients seeking a supportive and empowering therapeutic experience.
Humanistic
A humanistic approach in therapy focuses on helping individuals achieve self-awareness, personal growth, and self-actualization. It emphasizes the client’s unique experiences, free will, and potential for positive change, aiming to foster an authentic and fulfilling life.