Hi there, I'm Yayoi!

I work with young adults and specialize in anxiety, relationship issues, depression, life transitions, grief, ADHD, and work-related stress.

My focus

I work well with women dealing with relationship and attachment issues, teens and adults with ADHD, tech and healthcare workers experiencing burnout, and teens and adults with PTSD.

My approach

I practice under cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and the EMDR framework. These therapy frameworks will help you identify obstacles to accepting yourself, be compassionate to yourself, create meaningful connections, and grow as a person.

My communication style

I listen to my clients and ask what they need from therapy. The last thing I want to do is to give my clients unwanted advice. Some clients find a little nudge from me and homework helpful, and other clients find a safe space to process their emotions necessary.

My journey to mental healthcare

Like many young adults, I struggled with relationship issues stemming from my parents' divorce and the immense pressure of work, eventually burning out; my own journey of healing through therapy inspired me to become a therapist, so I can help others learn from their past chapter of life and write the next chapter.

My goals for you

When appropriate, I encourage clients to approach goal setting as an experiment. It's easy to get stuck in unhelpful patterns, and I find it helpful to brainstorm together to discover the smallest, most manageable steps they can take toward meaningful change.

Our first session

In our first session, I'll ask questions to understand you and your experiences, creating a safe and comfortable space for us to begin working together. My goal is to get a holistic picture of your life and what brings you to therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

All Savers
Allegiance
Ambetter
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English, Japanese

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Oregon State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

5508 234th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

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Yayoi Nakamura