- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic reflection
- English and Japanese
About Yoko
Yoko Farmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 18 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also focuses on problems like panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, and feelings of isolation.
Farmer begins by listening closely to what is painful in a person's life. She treats those painful experiences as meaningful clues rather than problems to hide. Sessions look at both present patterns and what led to them in the past.
Her stated approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy with psychodynamic work. That means she helps people learn practical skills for day-to-day challenges while also examining earlier experiences that keep them stuck. She balances skill-building and reflection in plain language.
In sessions she helps people identify unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors. She also helps people trace recurring emotions or relationship patterns back to their roots so they can change them. The work aims to reduce repeated reactions and expand choices.
People who prefer a mix of skill practice and understanding personal history may find this style helpful. She offers services in English and Japanese and works from a New York practice. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Approaches used in remote sessions and what they do
Her stated methods include cognitive behavioral work, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing concrete skills to change behavior and reduce distress. This approach is useful for anxiety, panic, and repetitive worry patterns.She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at earlier experiences and relationship patterns that shape current reactions. That work helps people see why they repeat certain responses and opens options for different choices in relationships and self-regulation.
Choosing the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide whether more skill practice, more reflective work, or a blend is best given their goals and everyday demands.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it may reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove the need to be on camera for every meeting. Therapists and licensed professionals can help match the approach and format to what works best for each person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus concerns like panic attacks and obsessive thoughts.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines cognitive behavioral methods with psychodynamic discussion to mix practical skill-building and exploration of past patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience providing behavioral health services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and sees clients from that location.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.