Wataru Okada, LCSW

My clients describe me as:

Very knowledgeable about the harmful effects of stress & anxiety and helpful in uncovering misalignment and misplaced priorities in their lifestyles.

Something to know about my approach is:

My holistic, person-centered, mindfulness-based treatment is grounded in the principle of self-compassion. It focuses on helping you acquire mental skills and enhancing emotional resilience to manage stress and overcome anxiety & depression.

Together, we will:

Through psychoeducation and mindfulness practice, we will enhance your self-awareness (metacognition) which is essential in uncovering harmful mental & behavioral habits that are causing unnecessary stress/anxiety and undermining innate resilience.

I specialize in working with people who:

are struggling with stress-induced anxiety and depression and support their journey towards self-realization by identifying unhealthy mental and behavioral habits and exploring new ways to invest in the best possible version of their future self.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I see clients remotely via Zoom and this is how I can meet exactly where you are both physically and mentally while protecting your privacy.

More about me and my practice:

Most of us are unaware of mental and behavioral habits that are undermining our resilience and making us susceptible to mental and physical ailments. The key to restorative self-compassion is metacognition, also known as mindful awareness.