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Dr. Komatsu is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of California (#PSY28666) and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (1-08-4103). She received a Ph.D. in School Psychology program from Louisiana State University and a B.A. in Psychology from University of Texas at Austin.
As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Komatsu specializes in providing compassionate, evidence-based individual and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, OCD, ASD, ADHD and other developmental disabilities. Dr. Komatsu's approach is centered on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward lasting personal growth. Using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and other therapeutic modalities, Dr. Komatsu aims to help individuals navigate the complexities of their mental health, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.
In addition to her work with individuals, Dr. Komatsu offers specialized parent consultation services for those who may be struggling with their children or seeking to improve their parent-child relationships. Whether dealing with behavioral challenges, communication difficulties, or general parenting stress, she collaborates with parents to develop practical strategies that nurture positive family dynamics and promote healthy development for children. Her goal is to empower parents to feel confident and connected in their relationships with their children.
Years of Experience: 18 years
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Developmental disorders - Support coping with and understanding a child’s unique strengths and challenges; strengthening social and communication skills; parent training and coaching
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support
Chisato Komatsu is not in-network with any insurances.
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