Adam Watanabe, LCSW — Therapist in Utah

Hi there, I'm Adam!

Need a new approach in therapy? I help clients who need a gentle, affirming approach. I use humor and curiosity to develop relationships. I help clients face challenges with confidence.

My focus

I help clients struggling with core issues like trauma, abuse, neglect, and identity issues. I am a person of color and I help clients process generational and systemic issues.

My approach

I use EMDR and IFS to help rewire the nervous system. I help clients address fundamental issues of identity. I use DBT as a way of centering clients through mindfulness.

My communication style

I use humor, vulnerability, and honesty to talk to about issues. I am direct but gentle in my communication style. I focus on the person in the context of the issue.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started out as a client myself. I have worked through many similar issues in my therapy journey. I took lessons I learned along the way and use them in therapy.

My goals for you

I am client-centered and I let clients determine if they are reaching goals or not. I am supportive of clients in their choices and affirm their vision of therapy.

Our first session

A first session will be about approaching issues with curiosity and building a narrative to work from. I value humor and compassion. I am non-judgmental. I work to make clients feel seen and understood.

I identify as...

Non-binary
Asian
Atheist, Buddhist

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

+ 5 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

LGBTQIA+

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Utah State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Adam Watanabe