My name is Yusuke Ninomiya. I am an LCSW, working for the county clinic for 8 years. My focus area is strength-based, and I treat every client as a unique person though they have the same diagnoses such as depression and anxiety.
My approach
My approach to therapy uses techniques from CBT, IPT, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing.
My focus
I have worked with individuals and adults that are aged from 18 to 40 who deal with Anxiety, Coping Skills, Cultural Stress, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Self Esteem, Sexual Addiction, Trauma and PTSD, Racial Identity.
My communication style
My communication style allows me to be flexible and friendly, and use a very casual manner.
My journey to mental healthcare
Feeling that I can actually connect and help someone in need is very powerful and rewarding, and that is not something that AI or computers can do. I believe that everyone deserves a life worth living, so I would like to help them to find a way out.
My goals for you
Therapy will not continue forever, so I like to set SMART Goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely).
My first session with you
Self-disclosure is challenging, and people would be fearful of being judged or embarrassed. There are no successful or anticipated outcomes from the beginning, so just self-validate that you will step forward and decide to have a therapy session. I will help you to make it through just fine.