Hi there, My name is John Machikawa, a licensed therapist. I have extensive experience working with clients coping with mood disorders, personality disorders, and substance use. I have completed a Master's Degree from Washington University in St Louis and an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. I have served as a clinical supervisor and clinical consultant for over nine years at community outpatient clinics and community based adult service centers.
In our initial session, I'll complete an initial evaluation to understand your personal history, family background, occupation, current health, substance abuse, trauma, educational background, mental health treatment, suicidal thoughts, and relationships. After the initial evaluation is completed, we will have a comprehensive overview.
Our sessions can include processing your thoughts and feelings, exploring maladaptive behavior patterns, psychoeducation, symptom management, increasing coping skills, recognizing your triggers, challenging thought patterns, and reducing barriers to positive change.
As your therapist, I am here to provide a safe space for you to explore your life story. I want to ask you about your childhood to find out how that is affecting your current life. I want to learn about your strengths as well as weaknesses. I want to learn about what motivates you so that you can take a new path where life has added meaning and fulfillment. I am here to provide you support, validation, comfort, listen to your thoughts, process difficult memories, and to work toward achieving your goals.
Additional areas of focus: Dependent Personality, Immigration Issues, Midlife crisis, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 25311