Profession Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (USA), Pastoral Counselor
Bio As a PhD-level, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist (LCMFT) in Kansas (USA), I work with a wide range of clientele presenting various psychological and relational concerns. An LCMFT is a specialist in interpersonal human system dynamics - not only limited to marital and family system. Having lived and counseled in many countries, I've developed expertise in providing culturally-sensitive, practical and integrative counseling approach. Also, as an ordained minister I offer pastoral counseling for clients who desire for integrative Christian counseling approach. The offices are in two different locations in Kansai area - Kobe and Takasago (between Kakogawa and Himeji)
Clients I Work With Adolescents, Adults, Women and Men
Services I Offer Couple, Marital and Family Counselling (Specialisation); Individual Counselling, Internet Counseling, Parenting and Family Education, Seminars and Workshop, Group Therapy
Languages English, Indonesian, Japanese (with Co-facilitator)
Name of Practice Life Design Counseling
Phone 079-441-7276 (Japanese) -OR- 080-8525-1441 (English)
Business Address 1-17 Kamimachi, Arai-cho, Takasago, Hyogo
Hours By Appointment Only. Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 19:30; Sunday, 13:00 to 18:00.
Degree/Education PhD Psychology, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Licensure & Registration Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Behavioral Sciences, Regulatory Board, State of Kansas, USA (Lic.# LCMFT 706)
Notes I have worked extensively and primarily with adults and adolescents in the USA, Japan and Indonesia. I have coaching (life and leadership), teaching, research and supervisory experience in university, community mental health, private practice, organisation/businesses and hospital settings. I'm also a professionally trained Conflict and Divorce Mediator. See the website for further information.
Member Registration:
Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
American Association of Christian Counsellors, (AACC)
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counsellors (NAADAC)
Directions to MAIN OFFICE (TAKASAGO): A 4-minute walk from SANYO ARAI Station (Takasago-Shi, Hyogo). The location is strategically situated close to the main road. Plenty of parking space is available. See Map below.
Directions to BRANCH OFFICE (KOBE): A few minutes by taxi from Hankyu Rokkou Station or JR Rokkomichi Station. Please see website for location MAP. (www.thelifedesign.jp)
Branch Office Address:
Kobe City (Located in Nada-Ku). Kobe Union Church, 4th Floor
2-4-4 Nagaminedai, Nada-Ku
Kobe, Hyogo 657-0811
Phone:080-8525-1441 (English)
Additional Education Certified Family Life Educator (National Council for Family Relations, USA)
Certified Life Coach (Institute of Life Coach Training, USA)
