YOKOKAWA, Kiki N.

YOKOKAWA, Kiki N.
Membership Status
Clinical Member
Profession
Psychotherapist, Dance/Movement Therapist
Currently Accepting Clients?
Yes
Offers Services
Online, In Person, Telephone
Bio

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor as well as Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. My training in Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) allows me to integrate the wisdom of the body with the mind so that the work can happen on verbal and non-verbal processes. I am also certified Laban movement analyst which gives me a framework for examining movement and the body when working with my clients.

Currently my primary clientele are children, adolescent, and young adults. I have extensive clinical experience working with children (3 and up) and adolescents in various setting including inpatient acute care, outpatient, and academic settings. I incorporate individual and group/ family (if applicable) sessions in order to explore from various angles. I have found that having a non-verbal modality is extremely helpful when working with children as they are often times unable to verbalize their trauma, anxiety, grief, etc. This also applies to adults and I have found that inviting clients to experience and be in their bodies bring about major shifts in their healing processes.

As a bicultural being I am passionate about how culture and acculturation processes impact us on various levels. I believe that this allows me to connect with clients from different cultural backgrounds with compassion and appreciation. I have had the privilege of working with international students, IB program students, and returnees throughout the years. As a returnee and being an international student myself, I know how difficult it can be to negotiate and hold the often times polarized experiences and world views. I believe that I bring a deep understanding of how to bridge the differences.

Clients I Work With
Children, Adolescents, International Students, Expats, Returnees, Young Adults, and Parents
Services I Offer
Individual Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Seminars and Workshops
Languages
English, Japanese
Name of Practice
Kiki N. Yokokawa LPCC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA
Location
Service Fee
Standard fee ¥12,000 per 50 min
Hours
Weekdays - 9AM to 4PM & evening hours
Weekends - upon request
Degree/Education
M.A., Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
B.A., Policy Management, Keio University, Kanagawa, Japan
Licensure & Registration
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC5925 (California, U.S.A.)
Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, #1115 (National, U.S.A.)
Notes
Professional Service within American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)

Charter member of Multicultural and Diversity Committee, 2010 ~ Present
Co-founder & leader of Asian and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Affinity Group (formally known as Asian/Asian-American Affinity Group), 2009 ~ 2019
Consultant for the Standards & Ethics Committee, 2009 ~ 2019
Co-Chair, Global Membership Subcommittee, 2013 ~ 2018

Awards/Others

Innovation Award (as a part of Multicultural Diversity Committee), American Dance Therapy Association, 2019 Leader of the Tomorrow Award, American Dance Therapy Association, 2012
Supervisor of the Year Award, Columbia College Chicago, 2011
Jane-Ganet Sigel Scholarship, Columbia College Chicago, 2006

Professional Affiliations

American Dance Therapy Association Network of Creative Arts Therapists (Japan)
Community of Japanese Creative Arts Therapists (U.S.A.)
Additional Education
Graduate Laban Certified Movement Analyst
Registered Yoga Teacher/ RYT 200