Ayako Aizawa, LMHC, GMHS
Bio
*Please visit my wesite for my most updated availability – it’s on the face page. Thank you so much!* *Online only for people who “physically” in HI & WA in the US*
My ideal client is someone whose body and mind are reacting from stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma due to coditions/situations that may/may not be changeable (e.g. various minority status, chronic medical condition, aging, caregiving, loss) and who feels not aligned with true self. You are looking for a safe space to explore and express your authentic self without judgement/prejudice/discrimination. You want to learn about your pain, sufferings and ways to cope, evaluate who you want to be, and act based on what is “right” for you.
We will explore your issues and coping skills that are not beneficial in the long run as well as strengths, values and goals with a respectful and compassionate approach. You will develop healthy and effective coping skills e.g. relaxation, ways to capture moments of not choosing an authentic path for self, mindfulness, and tools to make the best decisions.
I am a person of color(POC), an AAPI/Japanese immigrant, a member of biracial/bicultural family, and a parent of a twice exceptional/neurodiverse child. As a state certified Geriatric Mental Health Specialist (GMHS) in the state of Washington, I love working with aging/caregiving issues too. Hope to meet you soon!
Note: My hours are from Monday – Thursday, 7:30am – 1pm (Hawaii Standard Time)/9:30am – 3pm (Pacific Standard Time).
For those who are physically in Hawai’i, I take Cigna, HMSA, Lyra EAP and “most” out of state Blue Cross Blue Shield plans (need verification) as in-network. For those who are physically in WA, I am in-network with Cigna, First Choice, Kaiser PPO (but NOT HMO/CORE), Lyra EAP, Premera Blue Cross, and “most” out of state Blue Cross Blue Shield plans (need verification).
日本語でもお気軽にお問合せください。個人サイトには日本語のページもございます。
Qualifications
License Number: MHC-1050, LH60040909
License State: Hawaii, Washington
Practice Information
Sliding Scale / Reduced Fee Accepted: Yes
Types of Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Lyra Health, Kaiser, Premera, BCBS - Anthem, Anthem, Out of Network, Private Pay
Location
Lacey, Washington, United States
Languages
English, Japanese
Modalities
Individuals
Therapy Offered
Telehealth/Teletherapy
Types of Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused
Issues
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Alzheimer's, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief, Emotion Regulation, Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Racial Identity, Relational Concerns, Self Esteem, Stress, Transgender
Last modified: February 3, 2025
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