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Chihiro Usami

Therapist
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My personal experience of dealing with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family conflict, etc., led me to seek professional help in college. Being in therapy with various (good and bad) clinicians gave me new insight, helping me to become a better therapist and a better person. I want therapy sessions to be not only helpful, but also a learning experience that brings out your strengths that you may have never knew you had.

My approach to therapy

CBT, DBT, Solution-focused, and Strengths-Based approaches.

I use creativity to have different perspectives and to create personalized tools that promote overcoming challenges tailored to the particular individual. Also, I share my honest opinions based on my clinical experience without holding judgment.

What you can expect from me

Realistic and practical tools that can be used in daily life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Creative, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Hope International University, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at The University of Arizona
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Codependency Behavioral, Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Japanese