Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 20347
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-4210
- NPI
- 1356405781
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Aya supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered approach
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative work
About Aya
Aya Okumura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii and California with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Aya also focuses on concerns connected to cancer and caregiving, end-of-life counseling, HIV/AIDS, workplace issues, and multicultural situations.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be tried next. Aya uses methods that center the client's voice, help find motivation for change, and examine personal stories to shift perspective.
She draws on client-centered techniques to listen closely and reflect what matters to the individual. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify goals and strengthen willingness to act. Narrative therapy helps people reframe stressful events and identify alternative meanings.
Aya has worked across care settings and with clients facing medical, social, and workplace challenges. Her experience includes grief and hospice-related distress, long-term caregiving strain, panic and mood disorders, and social anxiety. She also addresses communication problems and issues that arise at midlife.
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese. Aya does not provide documentation for disability, Social Security, FMLA, parole, courts, or employers. To begin, follow the booking steps on the profile to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Aya uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's priorities. This means sessions start from the client's perspective and questions are shaped around what the client says matters. It helps when someone needs attentive listening and clear feedback about day-to-day struggles.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find and strengthen reasons to make small or larger changes. This approach works when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Narrative therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their problems, helping to reframe painful events and create different meanings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Aya will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and checking what helps most.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss practical needs like timing, length, and whether video or audio works better when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Hawaii
Languages
English, Japanese
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Aya works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues related to cancer, caregiving, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and workplace stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She centers the client's voice and uses approaches that clarify goals and rewrite unhelpful stories.
How long has she practiced?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical and care-related settings.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure listed for HI LCSW and CA LCSW and practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm scheduling and time zone details when you arrange sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; check the booking details for precise pricing information.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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