Takanko Watanabe
Licensed Professional Counselor
Counseling Approach/Philosophy of Counseling/Comment for future clients
I am a local TCK. I was born and raised in various parts of Japan during my formative years and spent 16 years in the USA as young adult. I received my undergraduate and graduate degree in the USA and returned to Japan in 2010.
As a counselor, I have a passion for and proven track record in empowering and collaborating with my clients to identify, pursue, and successfully overcome their barriers and achieve their goals. I have a systemic orientation and uses multiple therapeutic approaches including solution-focused, Cognitive behavioral, and structural family therapy. I also enjoy creative approaches such as art, music, and writing in therapy when possible.
I am a compassionate and caring therapist who will listen to your stories and ask questions in order to be able to understand your current circumstances and assist you to make a positive growth and change.
I look forward to working with you and I hope I can help you to enjoy the journey to reach your goal.
Clinical experience
I have clinical experience in the USA and Japan. I have worked with individuals, families, and couples from various racial, ethnic, and religious background at hospital, counseling clinic and school. I see clients who have concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, interpersonal issue, cross-cultural issue, and adjustment issue.
Credentials
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Licensed Professional Counselor (South Carolina, USA)
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National Certified Counselor (USA)
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PREPARE-ENRICH facilitator
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Trainer for the Mental Health Facilitator Program
Educational Background
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Ed.S in Marriage and Family Therapy, Converse College
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M.A. in Counseling, Columbia International University
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A.B. in Sociology and minor in Psychology, Youngstown State University