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Jade Yamada

Jade Yamada, LCSW

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Mood

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 87041
NPI
1760625644
Experience
12 years
Languages
English, Japanese
Location
California

These details come from information Jade 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

  • Relationship concerns
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting support

About Jade

Jade Yamada is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports clients facing trauma, anger, bipolar challenges, parenting stresses, and life transitions.

Her style is straightforward and practical. She talks through everyday problems and looks for workable changes. Sessions focus on the specific issues a person brings, like navigating a breakup, managing mood swings, or handling conflict at home.

Jade has a background providing psychotherapy across a range of concerns. She has worked with individuals on social and self-image issues and with people in relationships who want clearer communication. She offers coaching-oriented help when clients want concrete steps toward goals.

She is comfortable addressing trauma and abuse and will pace the work to match how someone is coping. For parents juggling divorce or parenting strain, she helps clarify priorities and communication strategies without assuming a one-size-fits-all answer.

Sessions can include short-term problem solving or longer work on mood and coping skills. Jade speaks English and Japanese and accepts international clients. To begin, follow the directory's process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

BHow sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Jade uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in practical ways. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing out different ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. This can help with depression, worry, and self-esteem by teaching specific skills to try between sessions.

She also uses trauma-informed approaches that prioritize pacing and safety while helping people process difficult experiences. These methods emphasize gradual steps, grounding strategies, and developing coping skills for strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jade will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their concerns and goals. She adjusts methods over time based on how someone responds and what feels most useful in day-to-day life.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work with a licensed professional from different locations, but check any regional or scheduling details when you sign up.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English, Japanese

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy questions, parenting stress, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bipolar, anger, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

Her approach is practical and solution-focused, aiming to talk through problems and find concrete steps people can use in daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience providing psychotherapy and coaching-oriented support.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when you arrange a session.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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