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Risa Shibata

Therapist(She/her)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I use a person-centered, empowerment-focused approach. I believe everyone has strengths and potential to emerge on the other side, given unconditional positive regard. I strive to create a radically safe space in which clients feel seen, heard and validated. Yet I understand everybody is talking about "safety" today, and it is my goal to collaborate with you to explore what safe space looks like or means to you in today's world.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in complex PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and women's issues. I practice culturally responsive treatment, and intersectionality guides my practice. I am certified in DBT and tailor treatment based on the client's unique presenting concerns and needs, drawing from CBT, DBT, coaching techniques, Solution Focused Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family System and body-based approach.

What you can expect from me

I am compassionate, and I am committed to co-creating a radically safe space for you to process and explore your inner struggles, turmoil and the past. My mission is to normalize your feelings, thoughts and reactions toward the adverse events that happened to you, and to instill a sense of hope through our work together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at San Diego State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Pennsylvania)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Relational, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Japanese