Eugene Yamamoto, LCSW
Therapist in California
Eugene Yamamoto is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License65018
- NPI 1801398680
- Experience30+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Eugene
Eugene Yamamoto is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier. Eugene encourages clients to build on their strengths and to try small, achievable changes that add up over time.
With 30 years of experience, Eugene blends several approaches to match each person's needs. He uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.
Background and approach
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when helpful for skills like shifting unhelpful thoughts and managing strong emotions. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person.
Eugene listens for what matters most, then suggests concrete tools and homework to practice between meetings. He supports people wanting coaching-style guidance as well as those seeking traditional therapy work. Based in California, Eugene works in English and accepts international clients.
He treats a wide range of concerns including abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, communication problems, and commitment or control struggles. His style is straightforward and respectful. Eugene aims to make therapy feel useful from the start, helping people notice small changes that lead to clearer choices and more manageable days.
Credentials
- LCSW (California)
- License 65018 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1801398680 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Eugene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Eugene names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and acceptance work online
Eugene often uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships shape current habits and reactions, helping people notice patterns that keep repeating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people make room for difficult feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own direction.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Eugene will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest a plan that may combine methods. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can work well for brief reflections, coaching-style touches, or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity when travel or time zones create hurdles.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Eugene address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like attachment issues, caregiver stress, and body image.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and practical, combining listening with concrete tools and homework to try between sessions.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker, labeled LCSW.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed as an LCSW in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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