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A language barrier can make it impossible to communicate effectively, thwarting your therapy experience from the start. Good communication between you and your therapist is key to success in therapy.

If Japanese is your native language and you feel most comfortable expressing yourself in that language, you should seek therapy from a bilingual therapist or a Japanese-speaking therapist. Whether you are located in downtown San Francisco, Bayview, Chinatown, Civic Center, or even Fishermans Wharf, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Ways a Language Barrier Can Hinder Therapy

Here are several ways that a language barrier can decrease the effectiveness of therapy and counseling:

  • It can cause a misdiagnosis based on an insufficient understanding of your symptoms.
  • Your therapist may misunderstand statements or cultural factors important to your health.
  • Without good communication, you may not fully understand the therapist’s treatment plan.

Due to the above reasons, it’s in your best interest to see a therapist who speaks your native language. We also encourage you to read licensed therapist Meredith Walker’s article to learn about additional things to consider when choosing a therapist.

See a Therapist Who Speaks Your Native Language Today!

Licensed Japanese-speaking therapists are available to get to know you, pinpoint your issues, and create a plan to get you on track toward a happier life. With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified bilingual therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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My approach consists of treatments that include Anger Management, Managing Depression, Managing Anxiety, Family Systems, Mindfulness, Behavioral Activation, CBT, DBT, ACT, and many more.

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Identify what is keeping you stuck, process any impacting traumatic events that are holding you back, or work through any major life transitions.

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I work best with clients that are ready for change. I strongly believe in building a therapeutic relationship and take time to build trust and rapport before we jump into any emotionally heavy therapy work.

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Work through difficult issues and work to make positive changes in your life or in your relationship. You deserve to be happy. Asking for help to achieve that is courageous.

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No two people are exactly the same so, therefore, no two therapeutic experiences are exactly the same. While I take a person centered approach with all of my clients, I customize the rest of the therapy to each individual client’s needs.

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Instill a sense of independence and belief that you are capable of regaining control of your life. The more you believe in yourself, the higher the likelihood that you can maintain yourself well after the end of therapy.


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Instill a sense of independence and belief that you are capable of regaining control of your life. The more you believe in yourself, the higher the likelihood that you can maintain yourself well after the end of therapy.

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I meet my clients where they are. If you have been to therapy before & have a good idea of what works for you, I start there. If you are a first timer, I start there. I learn about what strengths you have and maximize them.

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Andrew Benson
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identify the narratives that we learn from childhood experiences and culture (parents/caregivers, family, media, etc.), and seeing if they still align with what is useful to you. If not, we will work together to create more intentional narrative.


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identify the narratives that we learn from childhood experiences and culture (parents/caregivers, family, media, etc.), and seeing if they still align with what is useful to you. If not, we will work together to create more intentional narrative.

Something to know about my approach is:

that I use a blend of Psychodynamic Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy, which means that we will focus on developing insight and collaborating on therapy goals. What matters most to me in therapy is creating a safe and trusting environment for you.

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