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Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Wataru Okada

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 584-4284
Let's Connect (585) 584-4284
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Getting stuck in troubling thoughts or painful emotions after experiencing a setback is part of the natural human experience. While some of us are resilient enough to adapt and skillfully navigate adversities in life, most of us find it quite challenging to let go of familiar ways of thinking and behaving that are holding us back. Recognizing the need to change is a sign of maturity and provides an opportunity to grow at any stage of our lives. I hope you are ready to let go of what is no longer serving you and embark on a personal journey toward the actualization of your full potential and well-being.
My holistic, person-centered treatment approach is grounded in the belief that psychotherapy is about unlearning outdated habits and learning new ways to be kind to one's self through the cultivation of self-compassion. I’m here to help you acquire the essential mental skills of mindfulness to manage stress/anxiety better and gain a new perspective in life.
My name is Wataru Okada and I have been helping adults of all ages (18+) on their paths to self-actualization, primarily based on the principles of mindful insight (metacognition) and neural integration that are essential for genuine self-compassion. Please refer to my website resources (www.okadalink.com) and find out if I’m the right therapist for you.
Call or Wataru Okada now for a free 15 minute consultation - (585) 584-4284

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mindful Insight for Self-Compassion

Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 584-4284
I will send you a Zoom link prior to the first appointment, and this is how I can meet you where you are. Looking forward to meeting you!
I specialize in Stress, Anxiety and Depression 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mindful Insight for Self-Compassion

Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 584-4284
I will send you a Zoom link prior to the first appointment, and this is how I can meet you where you are. Looking forward to meeting you!
I specialize in Stress, Anxiety and Depression 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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If your health plan is not listed as one of the accepted insurances, alternatively I can issue superbills as an out-of-network provider.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
If your health plan is not listed as one of the accepted insurances, alternatively I can issue superbills as an out-of-network provider.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 091169 Wataru Okada
  • In Practice for 8 Years
  • Degree/Diploma from Rochester Institute of Technology MFA / 1996
  • Degree/Diploma from Aoyama Gakuin University BS / 1990
  • Attended Nazareth University, MSW, Graduated 2017
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For the last 8 years, Wataru has served diverse clients in both clinical settings and private practice and continues to educate himself and others about the benefits of mindfulness-based treatment.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
For the last 8 years, Wataru has served diverse clients in both clinical settings and private practice and continues to educate himself and others about the benefits of mindfulness-based treatment.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Body Positivity
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Life Coaching
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
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Initially, clients are invited to examine the alignment between their current lifestyles and personal vision of well-being. Through the cultivation of mindful awareness (metacognition), clients learn to monitor their thoughts and behaviors closely and gradually uncover harmful mental & behavioral habits that are causing unnecessary stress/anxiety and undermining their resilience.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
Initially, clients are invited to examine the alignment between their current lifestyles and personal vision of well-being. Through the cultivation of mindful awareness (metacognition), clients learn to monitor their thoughts and behaviors closely and gradually uncover harmful mental & behavioral habits that are causing unnecessary stress/anxiety and undermining their resilience.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Black and African American

I also speak

Japanese

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Black and African American

I also speak

Japanese

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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So many of us are struggling with stress and anxiety because of our strong tendency to overidentify with transient bubbling thoughts and emotional reactions. Many of my clients find it very helpful to cultivate what we call decentering metacognition as the foundation of psychological flexibility, which is also the basis of the "third-wave" CBTs, including MBCT, MBSR, DBT, and ACT.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
So many of us are struggling with stress and anxiety because of our strong tendency to overidentify with transient bubbling thoughts and emotional reactions. Many of my clients find it very helpful to cultivate what we call decentering metacognition as the foundation of psychological flexibility, which is also the basis of the "third-wave" CBTs, including MBCT, MBSR, DBT, and ACT.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

Mindful Insight for Self-Compassion

Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 584-4284

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I will send you a Zoom link prior to the first appointment, and this is how I can meet you where you are. Looking forward to meeting you!
Call for a free consultation now - (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
I will send you a Zoom link prior to the first appointment, and this is how I can meet you where you are. Looking forward to meeting you!
Call for a free consultation now - (585) 584-4284
Photo of Wataru Okada, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wataru Okada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW