she/her
Asako HoichiLPCC
Nice to meet you
I am committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. I believe trust is an essential part of the therapeutic relationship and feel honored to walk alongside clients through life’s challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to help them gain insight, develop healthier coping skills, and move toward meaningful growth and healing.
About Asako
Location
Virtual, Illinois
Insurance Accepted
Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Casual, Empowering, Mindful, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students
Years of Experience
20+
I work collaboratively with clients to help them gain insight, develop healthier coping skills, and move toward meaningful growth and healing.
License number
#180006417
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
Languages Spoken
English, Japanese, English
Education
MS - Guidance and Counseling, Mental Health Concentration, University of Wisconsin
Interests
I enjoy working out, hot yoga and stretching, cooking, walking my dog, and kickboxing.