Grace Kodama, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Grace!

I work with individuals, children, and families, specializing in anxiety and mood disorders, behavioral issues, parenting, and developmental concerns. My style of therapy is collaborative and rooted in respect for each person's strengths and capacity for growth and change.

My focus

I work with individuals and families, including children and their caregivers, seeking help for anxiety, mood and behavioral issues, developmental concerns, and parenting challenges. When a child struggles, the entire family feels it. Supporting the child often means helping parents discover new patterns that lower stress and improve relationships.

My approach

I use an integrative, strengths-based approach tailored to your needs, trauma, developmental history, and cultural experience. I honor the mind-body connection and how our physical state can mirror or manifest what our mind focuses on. Using Experiential therapy, DBT, and other modalities, I provide a safe, nurturing space.

My communication style

I bring curiosity and a gentle sense of humor to sessions. The flow and energy level depend on each client and what they need, whether fun and playful or a quiet space to reflect. I am here to listen and learn; what you share is always treated with care and respect, and I welcome feedback about what is working or not.

My journey to mental healthcare

My understanding of the mind-body connection, combined with my focus on infant and early childhood development, drives my passion for helping families navigate challenges. I believe in each person's capacity for growth and am committed to creating a collaborative space where strengths are honored and new possibilities emerge.

My goals for you

Deciding on goals is part of a collaborative process. Together, we'll explore what needs you and your family have, and how therapy can build on your strengths and resources to achieve the changes you're looking for.

Our first session

A good fit between therapist and client is essential to the process. In our first session, we'll spend time getting to know each other and discussing what brought you here. I'll gather information about your history and experience, along with your hopes about how therapy can help you.

I identify as...

Female
Asian

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Developmental Disorders

Parenting

Trauma and PTSD

Behavioral Issues

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Infant and Early Childhood Development from The Fielding Institute and a Master in Counseling (MC) from University of San Francisco.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Grace Kodama