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Rachel Yamada

Therapist(she/her)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
  • Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with children, teens, and adults, integrating behavioral principles into a comprehensive mental health practice. Whether you are navigating a major life change, managing workplace burnout, or seeking support for your family, I offer a collaborative, grounded environment to help you move forward.

My approach to therapy

Earning my BCBA and LCSW allowed me to bridge the gap between structured behavior management and depth-oriented therapy. I love working at this intersection—creating a space where big behaviors and big feelings can coexist, be processed, and understood together.

~Specialty Areas~

  • Adults & Major Life Transitions: Dedicated therapeutic support for adults navigating workplace stress, burnout, new parenthood, and anxiety tied to major life adjustments.
  • Teens & Adolescents: Compassionate support for adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, peer conflict, and the development of healthy coping skills.
  • Parent-Child Relationships & Coaching: Practical skill-building and psychoeducation for parents and caregivers managing family conflict, challenging behaviors, and home dynamics.
  • Neurodiversity & Special Education: Targeted support for families and individuals navigating neurodivergent care or differentiated developmental needs.
  • Behavior Management & Emotional Processing: Blending practical, actionable tools you can use between sessions with a safe, collaborative space to process deep emotions.

What you can expect from me

I'm here to help! I am directive yet empathetic and allow clients to tailor their therapeutic plan to meet their needs and goals. Please don't hesitate to reach out for a consultation to see if we might be a good fit.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Social Work at California State Long Beach, Master of Arts at University of West Florida
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Play, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Positive Psychology, Behavior Modification, Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Management, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English