Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Yoko Farmer, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 088683
- NPI
- 1992349468
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Yoko 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
- stress and anxiety
- relationships and self esteem
- English and Japanese
About Yoko
Yoko Farmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 18 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Yoko listens for the meaning behind pain and difficulty rather than masking symptoms. She invites people to notice patterns that keep them stuck and to consider how early experiences shape current reactions. That includes looking at attachment and family of origin issues when they are relevant.
Her work combines practical skill-building with attention to underlying life events. She uses cognitive approaches to develop coping skills and behavioral changes. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences influence present feelings and choices.
Typical topics she addresses include abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, commitment and control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and mood concerns including panic and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Multicultural factors and aging or geriatric issues are part of the picture when relevant to a person's concerns.
Sessions aim to produce clearer patterns and new ways of responding to stress. The therapist helps people practice skills for daily life while also examining longer-standing influences. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Yoko describes her work using cognitive methods and psychodynamic ideas. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing skills to change behavior. They are often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns because they give concrete tools to manage symptoms.Psychodynamic work looks at earlier life experiences and relationship patterns that shape current reactions. This approach helps when people want to understand why they repeat certain patterns or feel stuck despite trying to change.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss which methods seem most useful based on a person's goals, the problem at hand, and personal preferences. She works with clients to adjust strategies over time rather than insisting on a single path.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also adapt exercises and worksheets for remote work so skills practice continues between meetings.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Japanese
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic, OCD patterns, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She combines cognitive techniques to build skills with psychodynamic ideas that look at past events and patterns. The aim is practical skill-building plus understanding the roots of current difficulties.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood and relational concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the cost structure for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers