Sayaka Kawase
Psychotherapy Clinic
Psychotherapy
Individual Therapy for Adults & Adolescents
Therapy for Children and Family
Couples Therapy
Psychotherapy
We start your treatment process with Intake Session (90 min). Based on information provided, we form diagnostic impression of your symptoms and develop clinically appropriate individualized treatment plan for you. Although specialized intervention may be recommended, your preference and decision are our priority. Traditional Supportive Therapy is available if you prefer less structured approach. Arts and play can be used for younger clients as well. PPO health insurances are accepted and teletherapy option is available upon request.
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I. Individual therapy for Adults and Adolescents
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Intake Session $300/90min
60 min Session $250
90 min Session $300
Evidenced-based specialized treatment options:
(1) Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
PE is one of the most effective PTSD treatment interventions available in the field. PE has been studied and conducted all over the world for years and it has the largest scientific data, supporting its effectiveness. PE has adolescent version as well.
2) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
CPT is another trauma focused intervention which focuses more on treating trauma driven brief systems, called "stuck points." CPT uses the tools to effectively process trauma and its evidences show promising outcomes.
(3) Skills Training for Affective and Interpersonal Regulation/Narrative Story-Telling (STAIR/NST)
STAIR/NST was developed to treat Complex PTSD, for individuals who survived chronic childhood trauma. STAIR focuses on individuals' skills to regulate emotions and to improve relationships with others, in addition to trauma processing.
(4) Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (Ex/RP) and Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other compulsive disorders require specialized treatments since these conditions are caused by complex dynamics between thoughts and behaviors. To break such a cycle, an individually customized systematic approach, such as Ex/RP and HRT, is needed.
(5) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is the most popular therapeutic approach used for treating Depression and Anxiety. When finding your behavioral and thought patterns, you learn how to modify them to improve yourself and your life.
II. Therapy for Children and Family
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Intake Session $300/90min
60 min Session $250
90 min Session $300
Evidenced-based specialized treatment option:
(1) Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
PCIT is the behavioral intervention both for parent and child, improving bonding between parent and child. Parents learn effective ways to interact and discipline their children so that their disruptive behaviors are diminished. PCIT is effective for child abuse prevention.
For children's cases, family session can be included as needed basis as parental involvement for treatment is critical. Option for family session is discussed when clinically indicated.
III. Couples Therapy
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Intake Session $350/90min
60 min Session $300
90 min Session $350
Couples therapy is appropriate when you struggle to communicate with your partner as well as you want to resolve issues quickly. Solution Focused Therapy is used so that you can be unstacked from negative cycles with your partner. We specialize in international and interracial couples.