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Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD
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Akiko Motomura

Psychologist, PhD

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Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 691-3519
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Psychotherapy is a space to make meaning of your unique life experiences and explore—with a collaborative listener, a thought partner—how you can live differently. A compassionate and deep understanding of self allows you to live fuller and more satisfying lives, not bound by old patterns. My goal is to help you understand how your mind works, digest difficult experiences, and develop the capacity to build and maintain enriching relationships with others and yourself. We will be listening to your mind and body in depth, including aspects that are not readily available to us. Understanding your mind in this way can be transformative.
My specialty is working with people with anxiety, depression, and a history of interpersonal trauma. I often work with graduate and college students, other adults with various professions, and those exploring the impact of gender and race on their experience. I use the relational psychoanalytic approach, a collaborative style of psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Although my personal life experience is not a sufficient qualification for understanding each unique BIPOC experience, I am often sought out by persons of color and those of Asian descent, as well as those who had disappointing experiences with prior therapy. The experience of living between cultures and languages is of particular interest to me.
Call or Akiko Motomura now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 691-3519

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Online Only

Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 691-3519
I am licensed in DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and authorized to provide teletherapy to clients in MD, VA, DC, and PSYPACT states.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$225 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (301) 691-3519
Photo of Akiko Motomura, PhD, Psychologist

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Online Only

Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 691-3519
I am licensed in DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and authorized to provide teletherapy to clients in MD, VA, DC, and PSYPACT states.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$225 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
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I do not accept health insurance, but I will give you an invoice for you to seek reimbursement for out-of-network provider service.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 691-3519
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Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD
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I do not accept health insurance, but I will give you an invoice for you to seek reimbursement for out-of-network provider service.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 691-3519
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Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 06959 Akiko Motomura
  • In Practice for 13 Years
  • License: State of Pennsylvania PS016870 / 2010
  • Certificate from Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Attended Duquesne University, Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
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I have over 20 years of clinical experience, with 13 years in independent practice. I also supervise Ph.D. students in clinical psychology.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 691-3519
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Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD
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I have over 20 years of clinical experience, with 13 years in independent practice. I also supervise Ph.D. students in clinical psychology.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 691-3519
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Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Intersectional Identities
  • Isolation and Belonging
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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My specialty is helping people understand their minds at a deep level, own their bodies, and live their lives more fully and meaningfully. Having worked in university counseling centers, community clinics, and hospitals, I value working with people across class, culture, and language, including those in the LGBTQ plus community and those living between cultures and languages.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 691-3519
Photo of Akiko Motomura, PhD, Psychologist
Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD
"
My specialty is helping people understand their minds at a deep level, own their bodies, and live their lives more fully and meaningfully. Having worked in university counseling centers, community clinics, and hospitals, I value working with people across class, culture, and language, including those in the LGBTQ plus community and those living between cultures and languages.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 691-3519
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Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Japanese

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Japanese

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
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My style is collaborative and interactive to meet each person's unique needs and concerns, using a relational psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approach. I aim to provide a safe space where your concerns and lived experiences are listened to closely and attentively without judgment.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 691-3519
Photo of Akiko Motomura, PhD, Psychologist
Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD
"
My style is collaborative and interactive to meet each person's unique needs and concerns, using a relational psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approach. I aim to provide a safe space where your concerns and lived experiences are listened to closely and attentively without judgment.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 691-3519
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Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD

Location

Primary Location

Online Only

Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 691-3519

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I am licensed in DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and authorized to provide teletherapy to clients in MD, VA, DC, and PSYPACT states.
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 691-3519
Photo of Akiko Motomura, PhD, Psychologist
Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD
"
I am licensed in DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and authorized to provide teletherapy to clients in MD, VA, DC, and PSYPACT states.
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 691-3519
Photo of Akiko Motomura, PhD, Psychologist
Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD