Jade Yamada
LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for practical change
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- Anger and relationships
- Bilingual English Japanese
- Coaching and skills
About Jade
She brings 12 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on clear, practical work. Sessions often look like talking through recent problems, spotting patterns that cause pain, and trying new ways to respond. Jade encourages steady progress at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Jade has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and parenting stress. She also supports those coping with life changes, low self-esteem, and issues related to sexual orientation. Her approach blends listening with action so clients leave with concrete steps they can use between visits.
When relationship problems arise, Jade helps individuals name what is stuck and practice new communication habits. For people wrestling with anger, she offers ways to notice triggers, hold intensity without reacting, and repair connections afterward. She also uses coaching-style guidance to help clients set realistic goals and follow through.
Her sessions are straightforward and collaborative. Clients can expect a respectful space to talk through hard things and to build skills they can use day to day. To begin, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Japanese
How Jade Uses Practical Approaches Online
Jade relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life changes. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try different responses; this kind of work is useful for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles. Another approach emphasizes building emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills so a person can notice anger or intense feelings and choose a calmer response instead.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jade will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She listens for what feels useful, adjusts tactics when needed, and sets achievable steps clients can use between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-in sessions when needed. Many people find remote sessions help maintain consistency while they practice new skills in daily life.
At a glance
- Listed location
- California
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- License (California)
- LCSW · No. 87041
- NPI
- 1760625644
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
Jade supports people with anger, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, intimacy worries, parenting stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that mixes listening with active skill-building. Sessions focus on naming patterns, practicing new responses, and setting steps to try between visits.
What is her professional background?
Jade has 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and a licensed clinical social worker. Her work has included people facing depression, anxiety, social issues, and relationship challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in the state of California and practices there.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to learn how appointments are conducted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.