Eugene Yamamoto, LCSW
Practical, story-focused therapy for life changes
Details
| Name | Eugene Yamamoto |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 30 |
About Eugene
Eugene Yamamoto is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He wants clients to feel heard and to notice what already works in their lives.
He draws on 30 years of practice as a California LCSW. That experience includes helping people manage motivation, confidence, and the everyday strain of change.
Background and approach
He treats concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and related challenges by paying attention to personal stories and patterns. Eugene uses Narrative ideas to help people separate themselves from unhelpful stories they repeat. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to build useful habits and shift thinking in small, clear steps.
His style is collaborative and straightforward rather than technical. Sessions are an opportunity to talk through what matters most and try small experiments between meetings. He listens for strengths people already have and helps them build on those resources.
The focus is on practical changes that make daily life easier. Making the first appointment can feel hard, and Eugene aims to make the process simpler and more humane. He supports goal setting and offers coaching-style guidance when clients want tools for decision making and sustained change.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression among the things Eugene works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Eugene among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Eugene directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Eugene directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based approaches work online
Online work with Eugene often blends Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and try on different narratives. This can make habits and choices feel easier to change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and committing to actions that match personal values.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Eugene treats therapy as a collaboration; he will listen to your goals and suggest methods that fit your situation. Together you can try narrative techniques or ACT exercises and adjust based on what helps you make progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you want a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick coaching, short updates between sessions, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Eugene help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related topics like abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He uses narrative work alongside skill-based approaches to make therapy practical and action oriented.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 30 years of professional experience as a clinician. That history includes helping people with motivation, confidence, and managing life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
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