Mental Health Institutions list-Abroad

 

Organizations Abroad

Where Mental Heath Consultation Services in Japanese language are available

 

last updated January 2025

 

  • The list below has been compiled with the result of the questionnaires carried out by "Group With" during March 2018. We have made efforts so that the information contained in the list should remain as original as that given in the questionnaire.
  • The list does not cover all the organizations in the area exhaustively.
  • For further information, please contact each organization directly.
  • The organizations are listed in the order of first, by nation and by city within the narion.

     

"Group With" is a non-profit voluntary organization composed of mothers with living experiences abroad.

The objective of "Group With" is to help and support children and their families planning to undergo similar experiences to adapt to foreign culture to enrich their lives abroad.

Overseas OrganizationsⒸ2003-2024Group With

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The Japan Education Center

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state New Rochelle, NY
website http://www.jeiny.org/cultural_exchange_center.html
address 56 Harrison St, Suite 505,
New Rochelle, NY 10801 U.S.A
phone

(914) 305-2411

fax
email
officeHRS Phone:Mon. - Fri. 10:00am - 5:00pm
Face to face:by Appointment only (We also provide online counseling )
person in charge Masako Mori, Ph.D., NY State licensed Clinical Psychologist
Shizuko Kame Barnes, NY State certified School Psychologist
age Youth, Children
method

Face-to-face in-person sessions, virtual online sessions, Phone,E-mail

field

Cultural/school adjustment, psychological/educational counseling, developmental disorders/speech delay, child-rearing issues

fees Phone and Email Consultation : free of charge
Face-to-face in-person sessions, virtual online sessions, $150/90minutes, $120/50minutes
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Hamilton-Madison House, Japanese Clinic

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website http://www.hmhonline.org/
address 253 South Street,3rd Floor, New York, NY 10002 U.S.A.
Subway F-line:East Broadway Station, 3-4minutes by walk from the station
phone

(212)720-4560/4561

fax
email
officeHRS Mon.-Fri. 9:00-17:00,
Tue. 12:00-20:00 Appointment by phone required,
person in charge 【Representative】Fumi Matsuki Raith, LCSW,  NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kumiko Takeshima, LCSW,  NY State Licensed Master Social Worker
age Adults, Seniors, Youth
method

Face to face Individual psychotherapy for adult and child, marital therapy, psychiatric evaluation

field

Cross-cultural adaptation, marital problem, interpersonal relationship, depression, eating disorder, psychosis, personality disorder, etc. Provide prescription by psychiatrist as necessary.

fees Medicare, Medicaid, Overseas travel insurance & health insurance accepted
$60ー$120 Sliding scale system accepted , 45 minutes/session
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Kyoko Toyama  Ph.D. LMHC

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website http://www.laguardia.edu/cd/
address F. H. LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York,
B-236A College Discovery Program, Dept. of Counseling Interim Director
31-10 Thomson Avenue,Long Island City, N.Y. 11101,U.S.A
phone (718)482-5276
fax (718)609-2053
email
officeHRS Mon. - Thr. 9:30am - 6:00pm
person in charge Kyoko Toyama  Ph.D.   psychological philosophy, professor of counseling psychology
            NY Licensed Mental Health counselor
age Adults, Youth, College Students、Children
method

Face to face(appointment by phone or e-mail required), Phone, E-mail

Face to face: F. H. LaGuardia Community College,City University of New York students only

field

Cross-cultural adaptation,(including new environments adaptation, for instance, counseling for children and adults raised in a family under cross-culture environments such as race and religeion) educational counseling, career counseling, depression, anxiety, independence of women etc.,and Supervision for graduate students of counseling psychology department

fees Free
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The Founding Executive Director of New York Taiko Aikokai  http://nytak.blogspot.com/

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WOMANKIND (Formerly New York Asian Women's Center)

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website https://www.iamwomankind.org/
address Queens Office- 86-26 Broadway, 2nd Fl., Elmhurst, NY 11373
Manhattan Office- 9 Mott street, Suite 200, New York, NY 10013
Brooklyn 341 39th Street, Suite 402, Brooklyn, New York 11232
phone

HOTLINE : (Toll-free)1-888-888-7702

fax
email
officeHRS Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm
person in charge Kaori Nagao, ATR-BC
Board Certified Art Therapist
age Adults, Childen(All)
method

Face to face, Phone, E-mail

field

Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Sexual assault victims 
The New York Asian Women’s Center (NYAWC) helps women and their children overcome domestic violence and other forms of abuse by empowering them to govern their own lives.  The Center provides a safe haven through multi-lingual support programs and shelter services.  In addition, the Center works to raise public awareness about violence against women, advocates for the rights of survivors, and acts as an agent of social change

fees Free
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gender:ALL

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Block Wada Kazue, Psy D.   Clinical Psychology  LCSW

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website http://Psychologytoday.com
address NYC Office: 280 Park Avenue South, Suite 17L, New York, NY 10010 U.S.A.(Currently closed)
Westchester Office: 1South Bradway Suite,1E2 White Plains, N.Y. 10601 U.S.A.
NJ/Fort Lee Office
phone

(212)598-0007, (914)319-5104

fax
email
officeHRS Mon. - Sat.(night time accepted ) Appointment required
person in charge Kazue Wada Block, Psy D., LCSW
age Adults, Youth, Children, Family, Couple, Group
method

Face to face, Phone, email,skype,FaceTime
In person session by request (Please send me an email for office location)

field

Cross-cultural adaptation, interpersonal relationship, family and couple problem, custody quarrel, depression, sleep disorder, panic disorder, stress disorder, ADHD, psychdynamic psychotherapy,dream interpretation,workshop, Graduate student supervising  

fees Slideing scale accepted, health insurance accepted
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Kazue Wada Block, LCSW is a New York State Licensed, Bi-lingual/cultural competent Psychotherapist,works with Japanese and American Individual Adult/Child, Family, Couple.

* Private practitioner in New York City and Westchester
* Organizer/Coordinator of Support Group for Japanese Immigrants (SGJI)
* Member of Asian-American Mental Health Professionals at National Psychology Association for Psychoanalysis, Inc. (NPAP)
* Member of Japanese American Medical Support(JAMSNET)
 Mental Health Counselor Network (MHCN)
* PsyD in Clinical Psychology Eisner Professional Study Program

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name

Yasushi Iwata, MA,LMHC,LCAT,CASAC,NCC

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website http://www.iwataMHC.com
address 347 5th Ave Suite 1402-546
New York, NY 10016-5010
phone

(212)882-1173

fax
email
officeHRS By appointment only. Please contact me via email, text, or phone.
person in charge Yasushi Iwata, MA,LMHC,LCAT,CASAC,NCC
NY Licensed Mental Health Counselor,
NY Licensed Created Arts Therapist,
NY Credentialed Alcoholism
and Substance Abuse Counselor,
National Certified Counselor
age Teenagers & Adults for individual session and couple session
method

Online Session

field

Cultural adaptation,  issues related to school and career paths,
family problems, adjustment disorders,
relationship and workplace concerns, love, marriage,
international marriage, divorce issues, depression, anxiety, stress, panic disorders,
PTSD, drug and alcohol addiction, psychological counseling, creative arts therapy.

fees US commercial health insurance accepted
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Available for patients within the United States and internationally

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name

Kyoko Sagara     LMHC LP

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website http://
address 530 8th Street, 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215
phone

(347)217-3316

fax
email
officeHRS by appointment only
person in charge Kyoko Sagara LMHC・LP
NY Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY Licensed Psychoanalyst,
Gestalt Psychotherapy, Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, Somatic Psychotherapy
age Adults, Youth, Children
method

Face to face or online video session. Phone and email if necessary.

field

Multicultural adaptation, anxiety and depression, panic disorder, family and couple counseling, cross cultural issues in marriage, pre and postnatal anxiety and depression, pareting issues,  educational counseling (juvenile delinquency, schooling issues), developmental counseling (learning disabilities, autisms,ADHD), AIDS, gay and lesbian issues, DV, PSTD, personality disorder,
eating disorder, substance abuse.

fees Sliding scale if necessary. Health insurance (out of network) and travel insurance accepted
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name

Haruna Miyamoto-Borg,   LCSW-R

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website http://www.lcswharuna.com
address 303 Fifth Ave Suite 1503 New York, NY 10016
phone

(347)403-3508

fax
email
officeHRS Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. (by appointment only )
person in charge Haruna Miyamoto-Borg, LCSW-R
NY Licensed Clinical Social Worker
age Adults, Youth, Couple, Family
method

Face to face, Phone, skype

field

difficulty with cultural adaptation, family issues, problem with returning to the native culture, depression, anxiety disorder, prenatal/postnatal depression, issues around infertility treatment, panic attacks, trauma, couple counseling, and divorce.

fees Sliding scale system accepted, intake interview fee and counseling fee
remarks
100
name

Office of Yuko Hanakawa Ph.D. 

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website http://www.flowerrivers.com
address 225 Broadway, Suite 1570, New York, NY 10007
phone

646-492-3408

fax
email
officeHRS Monday - Friday
person in charge Yuko Hanakawa, Ph.D., NY State Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Senior Faculty at AEDP Institute (AEDP: Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
age Adults
method

Online sessions

field

Attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, multicultural issues, family problems, relationship issues

fees Please refer to the website.
remarks
110
name

Yuki Hasegawa Counseling in New York (New York Mental Health Counseling PLLC.)

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state New York
website https://www.yukihasegawa.org/en
address
phone

210-728-6024

fax
email
officeHRS Mon. - Fri. 7:00am - 10:00pm, Sat. 7:00am - 6:00pm (by appointment)
person in charge Yuki Hasegawa LMHC (New York State Certified Mental Health Counselor) ( License Number: 011579) / New York Mental Health Counseling PLLC. Founder CEO / American Psychological Association (APA) member
age Adults, Youth, Children, Family, Couple
method

online

field

Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, addiction, insomnia, lethargy, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), developmental disorders, personality Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, addiction, insomnia, lethargy, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), developmental disorders, personality disorders, suicidal ideation, stress, trauma, PTSD, anger management, grief from bereavement, cross-cultural adaptation, adaptation to new life, career, academics, interpersonal relationships, marital relationships, family issues, concerns faced by expatriates and their families, marriage, divorce, childbirth, parenting, infertility, etc.

fees The initial consultation (15 minutes) is free. I accept overseas travel insurance and various private insurances. Please contact me for more details
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name

Sanctuary for Families

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org
address New York City Family Justice Center, Bronx
198 East 161st Street, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10451, U.S.A
phone (212) 349 -6009  (main office in Manhattan)
fax
email
officeHRS
person in charge
age Adults, Youth, Children
method
field
Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. We provide a wide range of services free of charge. The services include (but are not limited to) Individual Counseling, Support Group, Children's Counseling, Shelters, Information and Referrals, Legal Representation and Advocacy, Economic Empowerment, Community Education and Outreach, and On-site Childcare.

fees
remarks
140
name

Yoko Farmer, LCSW

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/yoko-farmer-pittsford-ny /762529
address 20 Office Park Way suite 125, Pittsford NY 14534
phone 585-789-0718
fax 585-673-2259
email
officeHRS Tue.& Fri. 9:30am - 15:00pm (by appointment only )
person in charge Yoko Farmer  Licencsed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Washington DC
age Adults, Youth
method

Face to face(by appointment only), Phone, E-mail, Doxy.me(online-session)
*Washington, D.C.: Accept only Online session

field

multicultural adaptation, educational counseling, family problems, maladaptation of returnee, Anxiety disorder, Depression, trauma, international marriage(Couple counseling)

fees $100/session, Health insurance(BC/BS)
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name

Kaori Stram, LMHC

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY State, FL State
website https://www.kaoristram.com/
address Online Only (New York & Florida) [In-person session available in Westchester county, New York]
phone

917-484-1807

fax
email
officeHRS Mon. - Fri.
person in charge Kaori Stram NY state licensed mental health counselor & Florida Out-of-State Telehealth Provider
age Adults
method

Face to face, Phone, Online(Zoom)

field

 multicultural adaptation, family problems, maladaptation of returnee, anxiety, depression, panic attack, trauma, PTSD

fees Please refer to the website.
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142
name

Transcendent Self Therapy

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state NY
website https://ts-therapy.com/
address 109 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
phone

646-543-8524

fax
email
officeHRS Mon. Wed. - Sat. Please ask business hours in advance
person in charge Ai Hayatsu CAT-LP
age Adults, Youth
method

Face to face, Phone, Skype

field

Cross-cultural adjustment issues, family problems, LGBTQ+, anxiety disorder, human relations, depression, marital relationship, stress, receiving treatment for the trauma, art therapy, face to face session

fees For health insurance, only Aetna accepted. $200 per session without insurance, but sliding scale applicable.
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name

Kumiko Ide

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state MA
website http://
address 2000 Massachusetts. Av Suit 4 Cambridge, MA02140
phone

617-448-0422

fax
email
officeHRS BY Appointment
person in charge Kumiko Ide LMFT, Ph.D
age Adults, Youth, Children
method

face to face,telephone,offering virtual sessions

field

Cross-cultural adjustment issues, family problems, couple's issues, maladaptation  of returnee, Abuse, PTSD, mental illness (depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, eating disorder, Personality disorder, etc), Domestic violence

fees Health insurance(BC/BS, HPHC, Aetna, Cigna, United Health Care)accepted, but uncovered portion to be paid each session.
$200/session without insurance coverage (Considering the rebenue, Sliding Scale Fee will be applied from $100.)
In case of traveler's insurance, full amount needs to be paid, and reimbursement to be requested by clients.
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name

Japanese Bostonians Support Line (JB Line, Inc.)

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state MA
website http://www.jbline.net
address 92 Montvale Avenue #3600, Mail Box #31, Stoneham, MA 024180
phone

(781) 296-1800

fax (781) 648-4315
email
officeHRS Consultation via telephone
Weekday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Outside business hours: Leave message to the answering phone. We try to respond to the message ASAP.
We also respond to E-mail message.
person in charge Satoko Watanabe
MA Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
age Adults, Youth, Children
method

Face to face, Phone, E-mail

field

Multicultural adaptation, educational counseling, family problems,developmental disorder, seniors, health, anything about living in Boston orNew England area, US

fees Helpline free / Therapy sliding scale (max $70/50 min.) Some insurance(BCBS, Tufts) are accepted / Direct support - actual fee
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160
name

Misato Nishijima LICSW

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state MA
website
address 185 Devonshire Street, Boston, 124 Harvard Street, Brookline
phone 617-637−5256(Japanese)
fax
email
officeHRS Flexible (8 am- 8 pm)
person in charge Misato Nishijima LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
age Adults, Youth, Children
method

Online,Face to face

field

Multicultural adaptation, family problems,maladaptation  of returnee, developmental disorder, Outpatient,  In Home Therapy,  Home Based Outpatient

fees Arbour Health System has contracts with most insurance and managed care companies.Sliding scale system accepted,
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170
name

Yuki Kawaguchi  LMFT   LMHC

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state MA
website http://
address 53 Gothic Street Northampton, MA 01060
1 Arnold Circle suite 8, Cambridge, MA 02139
phone

617-407-5212

fax 413-341-4428
email
officeHRS BY Appointment
person in charge Yuki Kawaguchi   LMFT., LMHC.
age Adults, Youth
method

In-person, Telehealth

field
Anxiety, Depression, Multicultural adaptation, PTSD, Family problems, child-raising anxiety etc.
personal/ couple/ family counseling
fees Health insurance accepted (BCBS、Aetna, Cigna and others), Sliding scale system accepted
remarks
180
name

Takako Suzuki Ph.D.   (Independent Practice)

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state PA
website http://
address Suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (currently closed)
phone (610)526-2928
fax
email
officeHRS Tue.~Sat.(10am~7pm)  
person in charge Takako Suzuki, Ph.D.  PA licensed Clinical Psychologist
age Adults, Youth, Children
method

 Appointment by phone or e-mail required:online

field

stress management, anxiety(worries), phobias, panic, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma(EMDR),cognitive-behavioral approach ,Cross-cultural adjustment issues, education problems, international marriage

fees Some coverage by Insurance and travel insurance possible
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name

Stone Garden Counseling
Reiko Berman Shingu, LCSW-C, LCSW, MA

Country or Area U.S.A
city/state MD(serving also VA and DC)
website http://reikobermanshingu.com
address Cabin John, MD (Home office)
phone

202-460-6272

fax
email
officeHRS With appointment
person in charge Reiko Berman Shingu, LCSW-C, LCSW,MA. 
Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Maryland and Virginia, Washington, DC)
Certified Trauma and Grief Therapist; Advanced Clinical SandPlay Therapist
age teens (16+) to adults
method

Face to face, Online, Phone

field

Depression, Anxiety/Panic, Mental Illness/management, Trauma/PTSD, Grief and Loss, Relationship, Issues(Couple/Family/workplace), Issues due to life transition, Cross-cultural adjustment etc. 

fees Insurance: BlueCross BlueShield/Care First, Aetna, United HealthCare/Optum, Signa, Oscar Health, Oxford etc. Sliding scale available. (Please contact through E-mail)
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