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Saori Guadarrama Kobayashi

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, my name is Saori Kobayashi.

If you are experiencing relationship issues in your marriage due to cultural differences or having hard time advocating for yourself at work, I can help find solutions and coping skills to help live your lives to the fullest. I am bi-lingual in Japanese and English and a have vast experience in working with clients with various cultural and socio-economical background.

My approach to therapy

I use a strength based and patient centered approach. I am trained in CBT, DBT and Solution Focused Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and complex trauma. I also provide grief counseling to those who have lost loved ones.

My expertise is trauma treatment. I utilize EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Written Exposure Therapy.

Negative life experience can affect your self-esteem and the way you view the world. I am here to help you process, so you no longer have to live in the past.

What you can expect from me

Whether you are facing mental health challenges or life problems, I am here to help.

You are in charge of your healing and empowering process and I will be a guide to get you wherever you need to be.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at San Diego State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    Japanese
  • Locations
    29970 Technology Drive suite 109
    Murrieta, CA 92563
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