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This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)
★ Clinic Hours ★
Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm
★ Appointment required ★
Please feel free to call in Japanese.
(626) 372-7848
Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm
★ Appointment required ★
Please feel free to call in Japanese.
(626) 372-7848
Hitsumoto, Miwa, LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist)
- 1910 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena, CA, 91030 US
- TEL : +1 (626) 372-7848
- http://www.lacounseling.com
What may seem like a minor concern to others is important to you. If you are having a hard time... Let's start by "talking.
- Feeling depressed ・ ・
- Persistent insomnia
- Energy ・ Lack of motivation
- Feeling alone
- Cannot go to work, school ( Hikikomori )
- Cannot do household chores, go out ( Housewife withdrawal )
- Unsure whether to return to Japan ( Homesick )
- Sudden anxiety and panic
- Want to escape from anxiety and depression
- I want to manage my love, marriage, and family relationship
- I have trouble with my child's truancy or adjustment disorder
Let's start by talking .
Please feel free to call us.
TEL : (626) 372-7848
Please feel free to call us.
TEL : (626) 372-7848
Offices are in Pasadena and Little Tokyo.
★ Pasadena Office
[Department of Clinical Psychology ・ Psychotherapy]
1910 Huntington Dr
South Pasadena, CA 91030
★ Little Tokyo Office
[Department of Clinical Psychology ・ Psychotherapy][Psychosomatic Medicine]
200 San Pedro Street Suite 302,
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
■ Overseas medical insurance, various insurance !
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Q. I am new to counseling.
Let's start by talking. Even if you just talk, there are important key words hidden there, and we will help you find them.
Q. I have never told anyone about my problem, and I am worried about how they will think of me.
Professional counselors are available to help you. No matter how trivial the problem may be, it is important for the person concerned. Let's solve the problem together so that you can relieve your mental fatigue little by little.
Q. I am worried about my ability to communicate my problems.
Even if you complain or talk about trivial things, key words that are the cause of your problems are hidden in them. It doesn't matter what kind of things you want to talk about, let's talk at your own pace.
Q. How much does it cost?
Overseas traveler's insurance and various medical insurances apply. Please contact us for detailed rates. Student discounts, sliding scale, and other payment options are available.
Q. I don't want anyone to know that I am going for counseling.
Confidentiality is of utmost importance to counselors. Please be assured that your personal information is kept strictly confidential.
Also, our office has separate entrances and exits so that you will not see other patients.
Q. I'm a little homesick lately, can I have counseling for this simple reason?
Depression is said to be a common cold of the mind, and even the healthiest of people can have symptoms. If you have been feeling depressed for more than a month, you may want to see a counselor.
Q. I have a child who is a social recluse, but he does not want to go to counseling.
Instead of forcing him out, why don't the parents at least try counseling first?
Q. How much counseling is needed?
We do not solicit clients, so you can decide at your own pace. You can come to us intensively for the first few times, and then we will consult with you to decide on the rest.
Q. Will you prescribe medication?
You can have your prescription written by our affiliated MD ∈ Internal Medicine Doctor ∷.
Q. Do you offer hypnotherapy?
Yes, we have a dedicated hypnotherapist at LA Counseling, so you can feel comfortable receiving hypnotherapy as part of your counseling.
Q. I am new to counseling.
Let's start by talking. Even if you just talk, there are important key words hidden there, and we will help you find them.
Q. I have never told anyone about my problem, and I am worried about how they will think of me.
Professional counselors are available to help you. No matter how trivial the problem may be, it is important for the person concerned. Let's solve the problem together so that you can relieve your mental fatigue little by little.
Q. I am worried about my ability to communicate my problems.
Even if you complain or talk about trivial things, key words that are the cause of your problems are hidden in them. It doesn't matter what kind of things you want to talk about, let's talk at your own pace.
Q. How much does it cost?
Overseas traveler's insurance and various medical insurances apply. Please contact us for detailed rates. Student discounts, sliding scale, and other payment options are available.
Q. I don't want anyone to know that I am going for counseling.
Confidentiality is of utmost importance to counselors. Please be assured that your personal information is kept strictly confidential.
Also, our office has separate entrances and exits so that you will not see other patients.
Q. I'm a little homesick lately, can I have counseling for this simple reason?
Depression is said to be a common cold of the mind, and even the healthiest of people can have symptoms. If you have been feeling depressed for more than a month, you may want to see a counselor.
Q. I have a child who is a social recluse, but he does not want to go to counseling.
Instead of forcing him out, why don't the parents at least try counseling first?
Q. How much counseling is needed?
We do not solicit clients, so you can decide at your own pace. You can come to us intensively for the first few times, and then we will consult with you to decide on the rest.
Q. Will you prescribe medication?
You can have your prescription written by our affiliated MD ∈ Internal Medicine Doctor ∷.
Q. Do you offer hypnotherapy?
Yes, we have a dedicated hypnotherapist at LA Counseling, so you can feel comfortable receiving hypnotherapy as part of your counseling.
●Counselor● Miwa Hitsumoto Profile
Licensed Marriage&Family Therapist
Lives in Los Angeles Psychotherapist 。 Studied high school in Los Angeles 。 After earning a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science, returned to Japan and worked as an engineer at a major foreign computer company's research lab 。 Then came back to the US to pursue her dream of becoming a clinical psychologist. After completing her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, she became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) ( 。
She is currently working in Pasadena ・ Little Tokyo office, providing counseling to Japanese people living in LA and surrounding areas. 。 Provides psychological counseling for successful living abroad 。 Engaged in diverse counseling in LA for study abroad, employment, expatriation, international marriage, generation of children raised in the US, and cultural gap
●Counselor● Sachiyo Shiraki Profile
Marriage&Family Therapist registered intern
Psychotherapist living in Los Angeles. Growing up with a mother who devoted herself to caring for her students as a health teacher, she wanted to be involved in the mental health care of children from an early age. She decided to study clinical psychology in high school and came to the United States. Through her experience at the Department of Family and Children Services (DCFS), she has gained experience with substance abuse, delinquency, and a variety of family-related counseling. She is able to work with a wide range of children from preschoolers to teenagers, and is well known for her individualized and developmentally appropriate therapy. She also specializes in grief therapy, relaxation, and school-related counseling.
● Counselor ● Kiyomi Yamada Profile
Marriage&Family Therapist Intern
Psychotherapist with clinical experience in both Japan and the US.
Studied Developmental Psychology ・ with a focus on Cognitive Psychology at Ochanomizu University and its graduate school. After graduation, while working as a university faculty member, she became a licensed clinical psychologist and engaged in clinical practice as a part-time psychotherapist at a clinic for children with developmental disabilities and a counseling center attached to a university. She moved to the U.S. to study in the U.S., a country with advanced clinical psychology, and obtained a master's degree in 2011. While in school, she gained experience as a therapist ・ intern at community clinics, counseling centers, substance abuse treatment programs, and senior homes. She is currently working as a psychotherapist in a wide range of areas including play therapy and parenting for children.
Licensed Marriage&Family Therapist
Lives in Los Angeles Psychotherapist 。 Studied high school in Los Angeles 。 After earning a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science, returned to Japan and worked as an engineer at a major foreign computer company's research lab 。 Then came back to the US to pursue her dream of becoming a clinical psychologist. After completing her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, she became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) ( 。
She is currently working in Pasadena ・ Little Tokyo office, providing counseling to Japanese people living in LA and surrounding areas. 。 Provides psychological counseling for successful living abroad 。 Engaged in diverse counseling in LA for study abroad, employment, expatriation, international marriage, generation of children raised in the US, and cultural gap
- 1996 : Azusa Pacific University - Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
- 2004 : LA Counseling Established
●Counselor● Sachiyo Shiraki Profile
Marriage&Family Therapist registered intern
Psychotherapist living in Los Angeles. Growing up with a mother who devoted herself to caring for her students as a health teacher, she wanted to be involved in the mental health care of children from an early age. She decided to study clinical psychology in high school and came to the United States. Through her experience at the Department of Family and Children Services (DCFS), she has gained experience with substance abuse, delinquency, and a variety of family-related counseling. She is able to work with a wide range of children from preschoolers to teenagers, and is well known for her individualized and developmentally appropriate therapy. She also specializes in grief therapy, relaxation, and school-related counseling.
- 2009 : University of San Diego - Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
● Counselor ● Kiyomi Yamada Profile
Marriage&Family Therapist Intern
Psychotherapist with clinical experience in both Japan and the US.
Studied Developmental Psychology ・ with a focus on Cognitive Psychology at Ochanomizu University and its graduate school. After graduation, while working as a university faculty member, she became a licensed clinical psychologist and engaged in clinical practice as a part-time psychotherapist at a clinic for children with developmental disabilities and a counseling center attached to a university. She moved to the U.S. to study in the U.S., a country with advanced clinical psychology, and obtained a master's degree in 2011. While in school, she gained experience as a therapist ・ intern at community clinics, counseling centers, substance abuse treatment programs, and senior homes. She is currently working as a psychotherapist in a wide range of areas including play therapy and parenting for children.
- 2011 : California State University - Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology