- Social anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Client-centered work
About Aya
Aya Okumura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience. She practices in Hawaii and works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Aya also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
Aya uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out what is most pressing. Sessions look at immediate problems and practical steps that can reduce distress. She listens for how a person's story and values shape their decisions and options.
Her approach draws on client-centered ideas that place the person's concerns at the center of each session. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable changes. Narrative therapy is used to notice patterns in personal stories that may be holding someone back.
Aya has worked with issues related to cancer, caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life needs, HIV/AIDS, workplace problems, and multicultural concerns. She also supports people coping with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, isolation, and midlife transitions.
She practices in English and Japanese. Aya does not provide official documentation for disability, Social Security, FMLA, parole, court, or employer purposes. To begin, readers follow the site process to view online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches used for online care
Aya uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and following the person's experience. This approach helps when someone needs a space to talk through feelings and make decisions that fit their life.She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify specific, small steps that can reduce day-to-day stress. That method targets practical changes and can be useful for managing anxiety, workplace strain, and coping with life changes. Narrative therapy appears in her work too, helping people notice the stories they tell about themselves and shift those narratives when they get in the way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Aya will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and needs change.
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which formats are offered before booking so you know how sessions will fit into your schedule. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel, let sessions be shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce time spent commuting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Hawaii
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions center on the person's concerns with practical conversation and problem-solving. She uses client-centered listening, solution-focused steps, and narrative approaches to shape the work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii and California and practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.