Makoto Ikegami, DSW, LCSW

My clients describe me as:

You will find that I am open-minded, curious, and eager to do everything I can to help you achieve your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques to help you live the life you envision for yourself through your support system, the community, mindfulness, and newly learned skills.

Together, we will:

We will work together to find balance and equilibrium and use your talents, attributes, and self-awareness to maintain this balance.

I specialize in working with people who:

I provide counseling, coaching, consulting, and psychotherapy to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, late deafened, and cochlear implant users in Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, New York, Maine, Texas, and Maryland. 

I became a therapist because:

Growing up with family members who faced mental health challenges made me realize the importance of mental health, even in the deaf community.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

All sessions will be conducted exclusively via the teleconferencing platform, Zoom.

More about me and my practice:

Find out about me, and I look forward to connecting with you and learning about you. I am honored to be a part of your journey.