Eugene Yamamoto, LCSW

California LCSW supporting life transitions

Stress and anxiety support
Self-esteem and motivation coaching
Accepting international clients

About Eugene Yamamoto

Eugene Yamamoto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 30 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. He blends practical coaching with therapeutic skill to support clients who want to regain confidence, increase motivation, and build coping strategies for everyday challenges.

As a clinician, he approaches each person with respect for their lived experience, viewing clients as the experts on their own stories and as holders of strengths that can be activated in therapy. His work often focuses on restoring balance during periods of change and on developing tools that translate into real-world improvements in mood, relationships, and day-to-day functioning.

Yamamoto describes his role as a collaborative partner who helps clients identify values, set achievable goals, and practice new ways of thinking and acting. He welcomes adults seeking support for emotional concerns and life adjustments, and he is accepting new clients, including those located internationally. His LCSW credential indicates advanced training and licensure to provide clinical social work and mental health care in California.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changesCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Eugene Yamamoto have?

Eugene Yamamoto has 30 years of professional experience.

Is Eugene Yamamoto a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which indicates licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 65018.

In which languages does Eugene Yamamoto provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Eugene Yamamoto located?

He is located in California.

How can I work with Eugene Yamamoto as my therapist?

You can work with Eugene Yamamoto through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Eugene Yamamoto work with international clients?

Yes, Eugene Yamamoto works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Eugene Yamamoto cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and to take committed action toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making meaningful changes during transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and relationship expectations, making it a helpful approach for issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and attachment difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve self-esteem and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Eugene works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and to select or combine methods that best support progress. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to what will be most effective and workable for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy schedules, to receive continuity during life changes, and to access licensed professionals from different locations.

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