Kim Oswalt, MA Psych, Contemplative Psychology, MA. The Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado. Graduated 1999.Contemplative Psychology, draws on Western and non-Western understandings of mental processes,particularly on Tibetan Buddhist and Zen traditions as well as modern analytic and humanistic approaches to psychotherapy. Graduate Studies in Women's Studies, San Francisco State University, SF, Ca. 1998. Graduate Studies in Buddhist Studies, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, Ca. 1998. Criminal Justice/concentration sociology BA/Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. Graduated 1974. (Included Studies a - Tamagajosui station, Tokyo 

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Therapist Profile

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Name:

Oswalt, Kim

Work/
Office Address:

 Tokyo office,
Tamagajosui station, Tokyo

Work/
Office Address:

 Nagano/Gunnma office,
Karuizawa station, Nagano

Work/
Office Address:

Category of
Membership:

 Clinical

Degree(s):

 MA Psych

Profession:

 Counselor, Psychotherapist

Phone:

 0267 42-8490

Fax:

 0267 42-8490

E-mail:

 kkoto@aol.com

Website:

Note:

Service Information

Services Offered:

 Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Therapy, Group Therapy, Seminars and Workshops

Populations Served:

 Adults, Adolescents, Women, Men, Gay/Lesbian, Returnees

Languages Spoken:

 English

Practice/Organization:

- Private Practice Name:

Kim Oswalt, MA, LPC-Psychotherapy Services

Nearest Train Station /
Map:

 Tokyo Location: Western Tokyo/near Tamagajosui station Nagano/Gunnma prefectures Location: near Karuizawa station

Working Hours

- Hours:

9am-7pm weekdays, Sat/Sun by appointment

- Closed:

- Usual Vacation Times

Fee Ranges:

 10,000-17,000yen /session: Phone sessions available: Y9000/session

Arrival Date
in Japan:

- Arrival:

1981-84, 1986-89, 2002-present

- Departure:

no planned departure

Additional Information

Degrees (detail):

 Contemplative Psychology, MA. The Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado. Graduated 1999.Contemplative Psychology, draws on Western and non-Western understandings of mental processes,particularly on Tibetan Buddhist and Zen traditions as well as modern analytic and humanistic approaches to psychotherapy.

Graduate Studies in Women's Studies, San Francisco State University, SF, Ca. 1998.

Graduate Studies in Buddhist Studies, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, Ca. 1998.

Criminal Justice/concentration sociology BA/Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. Graduated 1974. (Included Studies a

State/Federal Licenses:

 Colorado, US. Licensed Professional Counselor. #2714. Issued 7/1/2001

Professional Registrations:

 ACA/American Counseling Association/Licensed Professional counselor. 5/99.

IMHPJ International Mental Health Professsionals Japan. Jan 2003

Phi Beta Kappa

Additional Training/
Internship/Work History:

 Private Practice Psychotherapy, Boulder, Colorado. (1999-present).
Boulder Gender Support Group, Co-Founder/facilitator (1999-2002).
Internship completed at University of Colorado, Multicultural Psychological Services, Boulder, Colorado. (1998-1999).
Counseling Center, Boulder, Co. (1997).

Institute of Multicultural Development, workshops and seminars on multicultural issues. Boulder, Colorado (1998-1999).
In addition to the above mentioned experience, I have worked in the field of Human Rights, non-profit community organizations, homeless populations, refugee resettlement, peace and justice in Central America, and Criminal Justice for approximately 15 years.
I have taught English to Japanese, Vietnamese, and Cuban nationals for approximately 5 years.
Finally, I am a professional musician studying, recording and performing contemporary Japanese music for 20 and 25 string koto.

Areas of Special Expertise:

 I specialize in Contemplative Psychology, an introspective view of the mind and the schema that condition perception/experience. Multicultural,GLBT and gender-identity issues are included in my background. My work focuses specifically on life transitions and identity issues including cultural transition, life threatening illness, grief/loss, gender transition and issues related to loss of family pets.

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