About James
Have you ever felt like your parents don't understand what you're going through? It feels like no matter how much you try to talk to them, they just don't get it. Parents — have you felt like you're just not getting through to your teenager? You want them to respect you but they seem to rebel against everything you say.
Learning how to communicate with one another can go a long way in mending relationships. I have a passion for working with the younger generation to help them connect with their parents as they learn to maneuver through life and understand their own thoughts and feelings.
Being raised in a Japanese household myself, I also specialize in working with teens and parents from that cultural background.
Sessions Available in Japanese
親に分かってもらえてないって思ったことありますか？どんだけ話しても目と目が合わない気がしますか？または両親の方々も、この話の通じなさを感じたことありますか？言うことはちゃんと聞いて学んでほしいのに、何を言っても反抗する。こんな壊れた関係を直してゆくには心に分かち合いとコミュニケーションが必要です。私の専門はこの関係を直してゆくことです。
Education & Experience
I completed my bachelor's degree in psychology at George Fox University, then earned my Master's in Counseling from Corban University. During my graduate program I counseled mainly college students, giving me significant experience with the hardships of college life — anxiety, depression, feeling lost, relationship struggles, and more.
My Approach
My approach takes into account emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. By first establishing a strong therapeutic relationship, I help you identify and develop goals for therapy. I approach sessions focused on what you want to explore, and look into your past to see how it affects you today — giving you freedom to examine any aspect of your experience.
From there, I explore past experiences to identify patterns, incorporating strength-based approaches and psychoeducation so you can better understand what you're going through and why you feel the way you do.
Personal Life
I am the oldest son in a family with five kids, which made me deeply family-oriented. I also wear many hats — teaching English to Japanese students, serving as a youth leader at my church, and being the kind of friend you can talk to about anything.
Ready to take the first step? Request an appointment with James today.
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