Misa Butsuhara

I am a culturally competent and trauma-informed therapist of mixed-race Japanese and Eastern European descent. I specialize in using evidence-based treatments that work for a wide variety of problems. I received my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2009. I focus primarily on treating adults with depressed mood, adjustment disorders, and various forms of anxiety, including GAD, OCD, and Social Phobia. I also assist people struggling with Insomnia, Health Anxiety, & Grief.

My approach takes into account the need for a connection to one's therapist that feels safe and natural. Although I tend to utilize the structure and focus within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I also leave room for flexibility and humor as my client and I collaborate on an approach that works best.

I will gather quite a bit of background and historical information by asking you a variety of questions. I will ask you to identify the main problem areas you would like to work on, as well as some ideas of therapy goals you may have.