Japanese Therapists in Chicago, IL
ストレスの多い日常に、行き詰ったり、先が見えないと思うようなことがありますか？人生に何かしらの変化が起きるときに、誰でもそのように感じることがあります。ストレスが溜まっている時こそ、心と体、両方をバランスよく理解し大切にすることで、内に秘められたそれぞれの柔軟性や強さを引き出し、成長するチャンスかもしれません。安心して自分と向き合える、プライベートな環境で、ストレスを発散してみませんか？
ストレスの多い日常に、行き詰ったり、先が見えないと思うようなことがありますか？人生に何かしらの変化が起きるときに、誰でもそのように感じることがあります。ストレスが溜まっている時こそ、心と体、両方をバランスよく理解し大切にすることで、内に秘められたそれぞれの柔軟性や強さを引き出し、成長するチャンスかもしれません。安心して自分と向き合える、プライベートな環境で、ストレスを発散してみませんか？
Mie Tamura
Counselor, LCPC , ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
Waitlist for new clients
はじめまして、田村みえです。京都出身です。 アメリカで, カウンセリングを中心に学び、修士を取得し地域のＹＷＣＡでボランティア活動を始め、病院の入院、外来病棟などで鬱病、不安障害、双極性障害を持つ患者への個人、グループカウンセリング、ファミリーカウンセリング、カップルカウンセリングなど、13年間以上携わってきました。
はじめまして、田村みえです。京都出身です。 アメリカで, カウンセリングを中心に学び、修士を取得し地域のＹＷＣＡでボランティア活動を始め、病院の入院、外来病棟などで鬱病、不安障害、双極性障害を持つ患者への個人、グループカウンセリング、ファミリーカウンセリング、カップルカウンセリングなど、13年間以上携わってきました。
Jing Han
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
Waitlist for new clients
私たちは生まれつき優れていると信じています。ただ、他人に及ばない自分に羞恥心を感じるべき、他人の期待に応えない自分は無価値や出来損ないの人間、また「悪い」と「間違い」という概念を教われました。こういう認識を習った私たちは焦慮や自責に落ちり、自分を否定し続けている。 私は非評価の環境を提供したいです。依頼者を支援して、彼らの苦境を理解し、彼らが理想的な変化を達成することに取り組んでいます。あなたの気持ちに耳を傾けて理解し、過去と現在の経歴を分析し、懸念、悩みや挑戦などを処理するのに役立つ情報と新たな対処方略を提供します。あなたをサポートし、どんな事も一緒に向き合ってみましょう。
私たちは生まれつき優れていると信じています。ただ、他人に及ばない自分に羞恥心を感じるべき、他人の期待に応えない自分は無価値や出来損ないの人間、また「悪い」と「間違い」という概念を教われました。こういう認識を習った私たちは焦慮や自責に落ちり、自分を否定し続けている。 私は非評価の環境を提供したいです。依頼者を支援して、彼らの苦境を理解し、彼らが理想的な変化を達成することに取り組んでいます。あなたの気持ちに耳を傾けて理解し、過去と現在の経歴を分析し、懸念、悩みや挑戦などを処理するのに役立つ情報と新たな対処方略を提供します。あなたをサポートし、どんな事も一緒に向き合ってみましょう。
きっと状況を良くしたい、考え方の癖や気の持ちようを変えたいという思いで、こちらにお越しになったのでしょう。今のご自分の力量を超えた難題にぶち当たった時は辛いし孤独に感じられるものですが、解決へのプロセスのどこにおられたとしても、大丈夫、出来ると思って進んでいけるお手伝いが出来れば幸いです。
きっと状況を良くしたい、考え方の癖や気の持ちようを変えたいという思いで、こちらにお越しになったのでしょう。今のご自分の力量を超えた難題にぶち当たった時は辛いし孤独に感じられるものですが、解決へのプロセスのどこにおられたとしても、大丈夫、出来ると思って進んでいけるお手伝いが出来れば幸いです。
My practice is multicultural, multilingual ( Japanese, Spanish, and English), and multidisciplinary (as a former teacher). My approach is flexible and practical. I work with clients to identify major issues and develop treatment goals. Clients are empowered through access to reliable psycho-educational tools and materials to better prepare them to advocate for themselves and others. We then work together to (1) develop individual coping skills, and (2) cultivate social/environmental supports (e.g., linkage to support groups, strengthening of community or family ties). My goal is to enable clients to resolve issues/manage symptoms independently (without professional help) in future.
My practice is multicultural, multilingual ( Japanese, Spanish, and English), and multidisciplinary (as a former teacher). My approach is flexible and practical. I work with clients to identify major issues and develop treatment goals. Clients are empowered through access to reliable psycho-educational tools and materials to better prepare them to advocate for themselves and others. We then work together to (1) develop individual coping skills, and (2) cultivate social/environmental supports (e.g., linkage to support groups, strengthening of community or family ties). My goal is to enable clients to resolve issues/manage symptoms independently (without professional help) in future.
Justin Sato
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MBA, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I identify as a 1st generation Japanese American, able bodied, gay, cisgender male.
All of us yearn for a sense of belonging, and it is human to feel lonely due to issues we may be facing in life. Feeling alone can have a detrimental impact not only to our mental/emotional health, but also physical health. I'm here to support you in your mental health journey and working towards a better quality of life. I strive for social justice and am attuned to the impacts and influences of society and culture. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed and harm reduction lens, meaning I’m sensitive to the past experiences that have shaped you into who you are today while working in a collaborative approach.
I identify as a 1st generation Japanese American, able bodied, gay, cisgender male.
All of us yearn for a sense of belonging, and it is human to feel lonely due to issues we may be facing in life. Feeling alone can have a detrimental impact not only to our mental/emotional health, but also physical health. I'm here to support you in your mental health journey and working towards a better quality of life. I strive for social justice and am attuned to the impacts and influences of society and culture. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed and harm reduction lens, meaning I’m sensitive to the past experiences that have shaped you into who you are today while working in a collaborative approach.
I provide therapy in English and Japanese.
Hello. All of us experience challenges and hardships in our lives. These challenges could make you feel disconnected from people around you, sad, overwhelmed, or alone. You may be reacting to hardships that are happening in your current life or in the past. Whether the issues are current or past, it affects your emotional well-being today. I believe therapy helps us understand our emotions, especially how these emotional struggles happen at the particular time in our lives.
I provide therapy in English and Japanese.
Hello. All of us experience challenges and hardships in our lives. These challenges could make you feel disconnected from people around you, sad, overwhelmed, or alone. You may be reacting to hardships that are happening in your current life or in the past. Whether the issues are current or past, it affects your emotional well-being today. I believe therapy helps us understand our emotions, especially how these emotional struggles happen at the particular time in our lives.
Additionally, I speak conversational Cantonese, basic Korean, and basic Japanese.
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of self-criticism, leading to persistent feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness? Do your emotions sometimes overwhelm you, resulting in reactions that feel disproportionate to the situation? Navigating relationships can become even more challenging when affected by family dynamics. Maybe you have been having concerns with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, career/school stress, life transitions, self-harm, and relationship challenges. Perhaps you’ve become discouraged by your attempts to help yourself. That’s what I’m here for.
Additionally, I speak conversational Cantonese, basic Korean, and basic Japanese.
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of self-criticism, leading to persistent feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness? Do your emotions sometimes overwhelm you, resulting in reactions that feel disproportionate to the situation? Navigating relationships can become even more challenging when affected by family dynamics. Maybe you have been having concerns with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, career/school stress, life transitions, self-harm, and relationship challenges. Perhaps you’ve become discouraged by your attempts to help yourself. That’s what I’m here for.
I have also served clients from Black and Latino communities for close to six years, and I speak Japanese and Spanish.
One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the time and space for healing and growth. In therapy, my goal is to help you find and nurture your authentic nature, and to honor the wisdom gained from your lived experiences. Our work will consider the various intersecting aspects of your identity and the social, professional, and other cultural contexts in which you exist. I believe that as you experience yourself holistically, on your own and with guidance, you can naturally open yourself to more opportunities for healing, connection, growth, and other meaningful change.
I have also served clients from Black and Latino communities for close to six years, and I speak Japanese and Spanish.
One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the time and space for healing and growth. In therapy, my goal is to help you find and nurture your authentic nature, and to honor the wisdom gained from your lived experiences. Our work will consider the various intersecting aspects of your identity and the social, professional, and other cultural contexts in which you exist. I believe that as you experience yourself holistically, on your own and with guidance, you can naturally open yourself to more opportunities for healing, connection, growth, and other meaningful change.
Kaori Wander
Counselor, LCPC, BSP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60604 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am an art therapist, certified Brainspotting consultant, death doula, yoga teacher. Embodiment & somatic work is an interpersonal and collective liberation practice; it enriches our compassionate relations with our personal, generational, and collective experiences. I primarily practice Generational Brainspotting to support you in expanding your capacities and sensitivity to thoughtfully uncover and integrate memories, honor grief and joy - all of which can also deepen your generative conflict resolution skills, and access to clarity and creativity. It is your birthright to remember fully, your gifts and purpose in this life.
I am an art therapist, certified Brainspotting consultant, death doula, yoga teacher. Embodiment & somatic work is an interpersonal and collective liberation practice; it enriches our compassionate relations with our personal, generational, and collective experiences. I primarily practice Generational Brainspotting to support you in expanding your capacities and sensitivity to thoughtfully uncover and integrate memories, honor grief and joy - all of which can also deepen your generative conflict resolution skills, and access to clarity and creativity. It is your birthright to remember fully, your gifts and purpose in this life.
Psychological Evaluations for Immigration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60661
Do you need an affordable psychological evaluation for your immigration case? We understand these services can be expensive and that is why we offer affordable fees. We specialize in conducting Immigration Evaluations for Hardship Waiver, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Cancellation, and N-648 cases. Our evaluations are completed in a timely fashion by a bilingual (Chinese)Licensed Therapist. We also work with clients who speak other languages, including Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, Cambodian, Urdu, Telugu, Gujarati, Vietnamese, Kirundi, and Farsi through professional interpreters.
Do you need an affordable psychological evaluation for your immigration case? We understand these services can be expensive and that is why we offer affordable fees. We specialize in conducting Immigration Evaluations for Hardship Waiver, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Cancellation, and N-648 cases. Our evaluations are completed in a timely fashion by a bilingual (Chinese)Licensed Therapist. We also work with clients who speak other languages, including Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, Cambodian, Urdu, Telugu, Gujarati, Vietnamese, Kirundi, and Farsi through professional interpreters.
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I partner with clients to create lasting change, by examining their strengths and challenges. My approach is to assist in maximizing strengths while directly addressing what can get in the way of work, relationship, and other areas of life. My clients span across race, ethnicity, culture, age, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. I work with individuals, couples, and families. People often come to therapy because they feel a gap in being understood- by a friend, by a partner, someone at work, or even by themselves. In our work, we explore new ways of thinking, communicating, reducing stress, and improving relationships.
I partner with clients to create lasting change, by examining their strengths and challenges. My approach is to assist in maximizing strengths while directly addressing what can get in the way of work, relationship, and other areas of life. My clients span across race, ethnicity, culture, age, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. I work with individuals, couples, and families. People often come to therapy because they feel a gap in being understood- by a friend, by a partner, someone at work, or even by themselves. In our work, we explore new ways of thinking, communicating, reducing stress, and improving relationships.
Seeking, entering into, and staying in therapy take a lot of courage. I believe therapy helps us reconnect more deeply with who we are and who we are becoming. Therapy gives us opportunities to explore what matters in our lives, how we affect one another individually or collectively, how we serve or support one another in our multi-layered environments, and how to cultivate meaningful relationships with people whom we encounter. Therapy offers opportunities to learn where we may be stuck emotionally and spiritually. In this process, we can find a “home” or a “safe and sacred” place within ourselves.
Seeking, entering into, and staying in therapy take a lot of courage. I believe therapy helps us reconnect more deeply with who we are and who we are becoming. Therapy gives us opportunities to explore what matters in our lives, how we affect one another individually or collectively, how we serve or support one another in our multi-layered environments, and how to cultivate meaningful relationships with people whom we encounter. Therapy offers opportunities to learn where we may be stuck emotionally and spiritually. In this process, we can find a “home” or a “safe and sacred” place within ourselves.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed-out? Have you been feeling down, or stuck? I provide psychotherapy, assessment as well as consultation to adults, children and families experiencing various issues. I have extensive experience helping clients struggling with cultural adjustment, trauma, anxiety, relationship/family conflict, self-image, depression, and school-related issues. I believe in each person's strengths and resilience, and encourage clients to actively participate in sessions toward treatment goals that are produced collaboratively.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed-out? Have you been feeling down, or stuck? I provide psychotherapy, assessment as well as consultation to adults, children and families experiencing various issues. I have extensive experience helping clients struggling with cultural adjustment, trauma, anxiety, relationship/family conflict, self-image, depression, and school-related issues. I believe in each person's strengths and resilience, and encourage clients to actively participate in sessions toward treatment goals that are produced collaboratively.
My interest includes cross-cultural issues with couples, individual therapy, and group therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults who are coping with trauma, domestic violence, struggle with depression, anxiety and addiction. My earlier work focused on immigrants and refugees who have experienced trauma. The therapeutic relationship gives clients a chance to safely explore new effective coping mechanisms to improve the quality of their lives. I have significant clinical experience working with the Latino and Native American communities.Clients have the power to infuse new meaning into their lives and experience fulfillment
My interest includes cross-cultural issues with couples, individual therapy, and group therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults who are coping with trauma, domestic violence, struggle with depression, anxiety and addiction. My earlier work focused on immigrants and refugees who have experienced trauma. The therapeutic relationship gives clients a chance to safely explore new effective coping mechanisms to improve the quality of their lives. I have significant clinical experience working with the Latino and Native American communities.Clients have the power to infuse new meaning into their lives and experience fulfillment
Kei Izumi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, EMDR-C, CCPT-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Is your heart heavy from various forms of trauma, resulting in C-PTSD/PTSD, panic attacks, anxiety, addiction, or dissociation? Do you feel alone and stuck? Do you always end up in similar toxic relationships? Do you always feel psychologically unsafe or powerless even when there is no more abuse? Do you feel overwhelmed and use external resource to try to forget or numb the pain? I understand how trauma can lead to mental and behavioral challenges. Trauma can prevent you from living authentically, triggering fear-based reactions and self-defeating thoughts. I'm here to help you unravel some of these thoughts and find inner peace.
Is your heart heavy from various forms of trauma, resulting in C-PTSD/PTSD, panic attacks, anxiety, addiction, or dissociation? Do you feel alone and stuck? Do you always end up in similar toxic relationships? Do you always feel psychologically unsafe or powerless even when there is no more abuse? Do you feel overwhelmed and use external resource to try to forget or numb the pain? I understand how trauma can lead to mental and behavioral challenges. Trauma can prevent you from living authentically, triggering fear-based reactions and self-defeating thoughts. I'm here to help you unravel some of these thoughts and find inner peace.
Holistic Healing with Creative Arts Therapies: If traditional talk therapy, yoga, or self-help apps haven’t provided relief from stress, anxiety, depression, or grief, consider a different approach. Grounded in mindfulness and creative arts therapies—art, movement, music, and drama—we believe that the path to clarity, growth, and empowerment involves more than just talking. Creative arts therapies can help you explore and express yourself in new ways, gaining insights unique to the creative process.
Holistic Healing with Creative Arts Therapies: If traditional talk therapy, yoga, or self-help apps haven’t provided relief from stress, anxiety, depression, or grief, consider a different approach. Grounded in mindfulness and creative arts therapies—art, movement, music, and drama—we believe that the path to clarity, growth, and empowerment involves more than just talking. Creative arts therapies can help you explore and express yourself in new ways, gaining insights unique to the creative process.
Hiroko Goodfriend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60610 (Online Only)
When our boundaries are violated and we need to be assertive, we often feel anxious, uncomfortable or stressed out. When we have good or bad life changes, it is easy to get lost and confused about ourselves. Sometimes, we feel lonely or depressed, but we do not know how to get out of it. With biases, violence and divided opinions in society, it can be difficult to find what is right for you at times. Knowing and understanding ourselves is the first step to solve these issues.
When our boundaries are violated and we need to be assertive, we often feel anxious, uncomfortable or stressed out. When we have good or bad life changes, it is easy to get lost and confused about ourselves. Sometimes, we feel lonely or depressed, but we do not know how to get out of it. With biases, violence and divided opinions in society, it can be difficult to find what is right for you at times. Knowing and understanding ourselves is the first step to solve these issues.
Therapy transformed my life when I was referred to a counselor years ago as a teen. Since then, I have wanted to provide this type of support and to serve as a guide for others through difficult times in life. I aspire to help my clients tap into their own inner strengths, so they can ultimately live more freely, fully and authentically. I take a client-centered approach, and help my clients identify their own goals for themselves.
Therapy transformed my life when I was referred to a counselor years ago as a teen. Since then, I have wanted to provide this type of support and to serve as a guide for others through difficult times in life. I aspire to help my clients tap into their own inner strengths, so they can ultimately live more freely, fully and authentically. I take a client-centered approach, and help my clients identify their own goals for themselves.
I believe in everyone's resilience and capacity to change and grow. I strive to foster optimism and hope so you can envision your possibilities and options in life, motivating you to try something new or different to change yourself or your life. I work collaboratively with you to explore, make sense of, and help navigate issues with relationships, work-related stress, school performance, grief, adjustment to illness, dealing with immigration or relocation, and other changes we go through.
I believe in everyone's resilience and capacity to change and grow. I strive to foster optimism and hope so you can envision your possibilities and options in life, motivating you to try something new or different to change yourself or your life. I work collaboratively with you to explore, make sense of, and help navigate issues with relationships, work-related stress, school performance, grief, adjustment to illness, dealing with immigration or relocation, and other changes we go through.
