Misa Yanagisawa, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Misa Yanagisawa

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
20 years in practice

I'm fluent in English and Japanese. I have experience helping undergraduate students, graduate students, international students, musicians and artists.

Thank you for reading my biography. I'm licensed in Arizona and Maryland. I'm fluent in English and Japanese. I have experience working with adults, college students, graduate students, international students, second-generation immigrants, immigrants, multi-racial/cultural populations, musicians, and artists. My training extends to treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma issues. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and Art Therapy. To better serve those with busy daytime schedules, I’m happy to offer afternoon and evening appointments.

Remote
Speaks English, Japanese
Emergency number not available
Asian (East/Southeast)Native Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderCisgender WomanHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (MDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tue
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wed
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thu
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fri
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Panic
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$135 — $155per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Arizona
  • Cigna – Arizona
  • Cigna – Maryland
  • Optum – Maryland
  • Optum – Arizona
  • United HealthCare – Arizona
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCSW

    State of Arizona Board Of Behavior Health Examinars

    13623, Arizona

  • LCSW-C

    Maryland State Board of Socialwork Examinars

    29836, Maryland

Certificates

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

    PRAXIS Continuing Education and Training

  • TEAM-CBT

    Feeling Good Institute

  • Cognitive Processign Therapy

    Evidence Based Therapy Training and Testing

  • Written Exposure Therapy

    American Psychological Association

Education

  • Arizona State University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2005

    I studied the effects of culture on clinical practices.

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