- Anxiety and panic
- Skill building
- English and Japanese
About Yoko
Yoko Farmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, and major life changes. She practices in New York and speaks English and Japanese. She listens for what your pain is trying to tell you and works with you to find practical ways to feel more like yourself again.
She describes therapy as both looking back and building forward. Yoko combines cognitive behavioral ideas with psychodynamic thinking to understand patterns that keep someone stuck. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and learn skills to handle strong feelings.
Many people come to her for anxiety, panic attacks, mood concerns, or relationship and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, caregiver stress, obsessive thoughts, and the strain that comes with aging or family problems. Her work often centers on what is causing distress now and what earlier events might be connected.
Sessions focus on understanding feelings and developing concrete tools. She aims for steady progress with clear steps you can practice between meetings. Conversations are straightforward, and she encourages active collaboration on goals and techniques.
Yoko asks clients to notice small changes over time and to try new ways of responding to familiar triggers. Her goal is to help people move from short-term fixes to longer-term change, so daily life becomes more manageable and meaningful.
Approaches that guide online work and goals
Yoko uses evidence-based techniques that focus on both current problems and earlier life patterns. Cognitive behavioral approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this can be useful for panic symptoms, anxiety, and mood shifts. Psychodynamic-informed work looks at how past relationships and events shape present reactions, helping to identify repeated patterns and where someone feels stuck.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to try methods that match their goals and comfort level, and adjust plans based on what helps most. The therapist and client set clear goals and practice skills together between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular appointments. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skill practice, while phone calls can be simpler for short check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques for different formats to keep work focused and practical.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship strain, and low self-esteem, among other mood and life-change issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends cognitive behavioral ideas with psychodynamic thinking to uncover patterns and teach practical skills for managing emotions.
What is her professional background?
Yoko has 18 years of clinical experience and holds an LCSW credential in New York.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is located in New York and practices with an NY LCSW credential.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not currently accepting international clients; please confirm your location before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.