Japanese Therapists in Portland, OR
Fumiyo Nishimoto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97239
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is writing your own story as we embrace the ‘self as inherently fluid’ and that all individuals are capable of crafting new and empowering stories that include a new sense of self. This is a healing journey, and I'm here to connect with you to explore together the trauma, grief, and other challenging life experiences that prevent you from healing, growing and living the fulfilling life you are seeking.
Therapy is writing your own story as we embrace the ‘self as inherently fluid’ and that all individuals are capable of crafting new and empowering stories that include a new sense of self. This is a healing journey, and I'm here to connect with you to explore together the trauma, grief, and other challenging life experiences that prevent you from healing, growing and living the fulfilling life you are seeking.
Hello, my name is Ryoka Kim, I'm a licensed psychologist working with adults. My specialities include: medical and health concerns, end-of-life concerns, including caregiver stress, family communication, and any grief issues. I am here if you are looking for relief from emotional pain, mental distress or other struggles. I want to help you through whatever is causing you difficulties in a supportive and collaborative way. I am thoughtful, and I listen with openness and compassion. I strive to create an accepting and safe environment where we work together to decrease your symptoms and struggles and to support your health and growth.
Hello, my name is Ryoka Kim, I'm a licensed psychologist working with adults. My specialities include: medical and health concerns, end-of-life concerns, including caregiver stress, family communication, and any grief issues. I am here if you are looking for relief from emotional pain, mental distress or other struggles. I want to help you through whatever is causing you difficulties in a supportive and collaborative way. I am thoughtful, and I listen with openness and compassion. I strive to create an accepting and safe environment where we work together to decrease your symptoms and struggles and to support your health and growth.
A person considering counseling is already making the first step of trying to achieve, or return to, a healthier and happier equilibrium. I believe that “loosening up” and releasing the many things we hold, particularly unconsciously, allow us to activate that capacity and return to, or discover, a healthier state of being. Top-down, this would involve uncovering our various thought patterns, reactions, and story that we have about ourselves. Bottom-up, it involves noticing and feeling - the various ways our body is in relation to how we are mentally.
A person considering counseling is already making the first step of trying to achieve, or return to, a healthier and happier equilibrium. I believe that “loosening up” and releasing the many things we hold, particularly unconsciously, allow us to activate that capacity and return to, or discover, a healthier state of being. Top-down, this would involve uncovering our various thought patterns, reactions, and story that we have about ourselves. Bottom-up, it involves noticing and feeling - the various ways our body is in relation to how we are mentally.
Jiayue Yang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97229 (Online Only)
You’re constantly juggling the demands of your job, your family, and your inner turmoil. You feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Ongoing stress, along with unpleasant past memories, weighs heavily on you, making it hard to feel at ease. You struggle with feelings of loneliness and helplessness, get caught in a cycle of people-pleasing, and interpersonal conflicts only add to your stress, leaving you feeling unworthy and unsupported. Perhaps you find it difficult to express your needs and vulnerability, and the defenses you put up only hurt your partner and push them further away. You feel lost and disconnected.
You’re constantly juggling the demands of your job, your family, and your inner turmoil. You feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Ongoing stress, along with unpleasant past memories, weighs heavily on you, making it hard to feel at ease. You struggle with feelings of loneliness and helplessness, get caught in a cycle of people-pleasing, and interpersonal conflicts only add to your stress, leaving you feeling unworthy and unsupported. Perhaps you find it difficult to express your needs and vulnerability, and the defenses you put up only hurt your partner and push them further away. You feel lost and disconnected.
Kavitha Goldowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
I have over 10 years experience working with individuals and couples. My area of expertise includes working with ethnic and multicultural population and addressing issues related to couples in inter-racial marriages, struggles with cultural assimilation and family relationship dynamics. I speak 5 languages and I am keenly aware of the specific issues faced by Indian-Americans in particular and Asian Americans and Latinos in general, especially with regards to struggles with personal and cultural identity. I offer brief and long term models of therapy. I also provide tele-therapy (online) in addition to face-to-face counseling.
I have over 10 years experience working with individuals and couples. My area of expertise includes working with ethnic and multicultural population and addressing issues related to couples in inter-racial marriages, struggles with cultural assimilation and family relationship dynamics. I speak 5 languages and I am keenly aware of the specific issues faced by Indian-Americans in particular and Asian Americans and Latinos in general, especially with regards to struggles with personal and cultural identity. I offer brief and long term models of therapy. I also provide tele-therapy (online) in addition to face-to-face counseling.
Taking the first steps towards wellness and change can be overwhelming. My goal is to create a space where individuals can feel safe to share their struggles, and build skills to cope with the various challenges that life throws their way. I am inspired by seeing my clients change in positive ways, better their lives, and improve their well-being!
Taking the first steps towards wellness and change can be overwhelming. My goal is to create a space where individuals can feel safe to share their struggles, and build skills to cope with the various challenges that life throws their way. I am inspired by seeing my clients change in positive ways, better their lives, and improve their well-being!
Shoko Y. White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205
Not accepting new clients
I believe that each person's life is unique and precious no matter how the person perceives it. I believe in our innate healing power, resilience, and creativity. I work with teens and adults who are suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, and other emotional distress related to loss & grief, relational conflict, traumatic events, and life transitions. Together, we work to increase your awareness, expand your capacity to perceive realities and new perspectives, and to grow to be something larger than current self. I also work with intercultural couples who are seeking better communication for greater mutual understanding.
I believe that each person's life is unique and precious no matter how the person perceives it. I believe in our innate healing power, resilience, and creativity. I work with teens and adults who are suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, and other emotional distress related to loss & grief, relational conflict, traumatic events, and life transitions. Together, we work to increase your awareness, expand your capacity to perceive realities and new perspectives, and to grow to be something larger than current self. I also work with intercultural couples who are seeking better communication for greater mutual understanding.
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Being raised in a Japanese American household, I can also incorporate racial identity into care if desired.
Do you ever feel stuck and confused in trying to understand why you or your child behave a certain way? Childhood trauma, difficult life experiences, relationships, thoughts, and feelings can impact an individual so deeply and can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, and doubt. Everyone has their own unique story to tell and I am here to provide a safe space where children, teens, and individuals can process this unique story and walk into a space where understanding meets transformation. In this, my goal as a counselor is to help build healthy connections that foster well-being, change, and growth!
Being raised in a Japanese American household, I can also incorporate racial identity into care if desired.
Do you ever feel stuck and confused in trying to understand why you or your child behave a certain way? Childhood trauma, difficult life experiences, relationships, thoughts, and feelings can impact an individual so deeply and can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, and doubt. Everyone has their own unique story to tell and I am here to provide a safe space where children, teens, and individuals can process this unique story and walk into a space where understanding meets transformation. In this, my goal as a counselor is to help build healthy connections that foster well-being, change, and growth!
Connection. My goal is to first get to know you. To understand what it is that you are needing to get your life on the most helpful trajectory. Maybe you're anxious, depressed or experiencing loss. Or maybe for you it's that you feel disconnected from your teenager or you're a teen irritated by your parents. Recently married at the young age of 30, I also have some insight in working through relationships as well. I will work to help you interact with all the pieces of your life that contribute to your struggle. This might include your social life, family life and spiritual life.
Connection. My goal is to first get to know you. To understand what it is that you are needing to get your life on the most helpful trajectory. Maybe you're anxious, depressed or experiencing loss. Or maybe for you it's that you feel disconnected from your teenager or you're a teen irritated by your parents. Recently married at the young age of 30, I also have some insight in working through relationships as well. I will work to help you interact with all the pieces of your life that contribute to your struggle. This might include your social life, family life and spiritual life.
Hello, thank you for stopping by my page. Making the decision to begin therapy is not easy. But it can also be a powerful experience, a healing experience and an opportunity for personal growth. You might have been experiencing anxiety or depression for a long time, or you may be dealing with a difficult life event, such as family, relationships, or school. I will support you in developing self-awareness, self-compassion and skills to overcome the various barriers we face in our lives. Therapy is a unique, collaborative environment, which I strive to make safe, welcoming and non-judgemental.
Hello, thank you for stopping by my page. Making the decision to begin therapy is not easy. But it can also be a powerful experience, a healing experience and an opportunity for personal growth. You might have been experiencing anxiety or depression for a long time, or you may be dealing with a difficult life event, such as family, relationships, or school. I will support you in developing self-awareness, self-compassion and skills to overcome the various barriers we face in our lives. Therapy is a unique, collaborative environment, which I strive to make safe, welcoming and non-judgemental.
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Azusa Mokuta-Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97006
Coming to therapy can require courage – I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where you have the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings, facilitate the healing process, transform adversity into empowerment, and find ways to live a healthy, meaningful life. Therapy with me is rooted in empathy, authenticity, creativity, and commitment to active listening.
Coming to therapy can require courage – I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where you have the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings, facilitate the healing process, transform adversity into empowerment, and find ways to live a healthy, meaningful life. Therapy with me is rooted in empathy, authenticity, creativity, and commitment to active listening.
I firmly believe that the family is the foundation for all positive culture and society. If the married couple remains strong, the family will most likely be healthy, thus avoiding many troubles caused by separation or divorce. I long to help families become strong and healthy so that the children may feel secure and confident at home. I desire to work with children, teens, individuals, and couples on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, Multicultural/Identity issues, infertility, marital concerns, adjustment to life transitions, parenting skills, as well as spiritual concerns.
I firmly believe that the family is the foundation for all positive culture and society. If the married couple remains strong, the family will most likely be healthy, thus avoiding many troubles caused by separation or divorce. I long to help families become strong and healthy so that the children may feel secure and confident at home. I desire to work with children, teens, individuals, and couples on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, Multicultural/Identity issues, infertility, marital concerns, adjustment to life transitions, parenting skills, as well as spiritual concerns.
