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Yu Markowitz

Yu Markowitz

BIPOC Identifying

Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (No. 20390)

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

I offer therapy in both English and Japanese. My approach to therapy is grounded in compassionate curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability to each client’s needs. I strive to create a warm, respectful space where you can feel understood, less alone, and supported. My work integrates multicultural counseling, humanistic therapy, family systems approaches, mindfulness practices, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Before becoming a counselor, I worked in recruitment in San Francisco and Tokyo, where I discovered a strong desire to connect with people beyond surface-level interactions. Since then, I have worked in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)-centered community mental health programs supporting children and families with emotional/behavioral challenges, as well as working with Japanese individuals living in the United States, particularly around experiences of isolation, cultural adjustment, and emotional challenges. Outside of therapy, I am a mother of one (and loving both the sweetness and chaos of parenting!).

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Mood swings Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Family conflict Parenting stress Co-parenting challenges Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Relationship loss Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Impulsivity Difficulty regulating emotions Insomnia Sleep disturbances Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Somatic Experiencing Mindfulness-Based Therapy Breathwork Strengths-Based Therapy Integrative Therapy Humanistic

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Immigrant and refugee-affirming Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Humor and humanity Centering safety and trust Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Acceptance and commitment
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
BIPOC-affirming Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Connection between personal and systemic healing Soul-centered / transpersonal lens Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 3 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, Japanese
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    Cigna, Optum, Aetna, and offer sliding scale fees
  • Populations Served: 18+,Children,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

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