Asae Kondo, LMFT

Sex/Gender: Female
Pronouns: She / Her, They / Them
Ethnicity: Japanese, Other
Bio

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and weighed down by critical self-talk? Is it difficult to stand up for your needs and set healthy boundaries? Many of us have the desire to be truly listened to, seen, and deeply understood. I believe all of us have the answers within ourselves and our unique experiences, and sometimes we just need a little help from someone else to help us discover them. I’m not going to talk your ear off or mansplain your nervous system to you. I will listen, we will talk through things, I will challenge the way you look at things, there may be tears, and there will definitely be laughter.

I am deeply committed to working with warmth, humor, authenticity, and an anti-oppressive framework. I use a balance of making space for you to process, deepening your understanding of your emotions, validating, and working together to figure out practical solutions to achieve your goals. I enjoy working with individuals and couples of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender expressions. I especially like working with queer, POC, multi-ethnic folks, and non-traditional, kinky, or ethically non-monogamous relationships.

My understanding of the world is influenced by my experiences as a queer, mixed-race (Japanese/white) therapist. Everyone deserves a space to fully let go, break down, take up space, and connect. Let me know how I can help. Let’s talk.
Qualifications
License Number: 135460
License State: California
Location
Oakland, California, United States
Languages
English
Modalities
Couples, Individuals
Therapy Offered
Telehealth/Teletherapy
Types of Therapy
Eclectic / Generalist, Attachment-based/Relational Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Feminist, Gottman Method, Compassion Focused, Existential Therapy, LGBTQ+ Affirming
Issues
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Women's Issues, Traumatic Grief, trauma-ptsd, Stress, Self Esteem, Relationship Issues, Relational Concerns, Racial Identity, Personal Growth, Men's Issues, Marital Concerns, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+ Related Issues, Grief, Depression, Anxiety
Last modified: February 3, 2025

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