Kari Yamada, BS, Counselor in Canon City, CO

Kari Yamada (she/her)

BS
Accepting Clients

LGBTQ+ affirming clinical intern (she/her) offering trauma-informed, compassionate care. Here to help you feel seen and safe.

Counselor in Canon City, CO
Supervised by Alyssa Klugh

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

My clients are children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, identity, and life transitions. Many people seek a safe and supportive space to process their emotions, build self-awareness, and heal at their own pace. I specialize in trauma-informed care and LGBTQ+ affirming support, meeting each client with compassion and respect for their unique journey.

My Background and Approach

I'm a clinical intern with experience supporting children, teens, and adults through life transitions, identity exploration, and trauma recovery. My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop healthier thinking, and build practical coping tools. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, empowered, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone deserves access to respectful, affirming care and the freedom to live authentically as their true selves. I’m grounded in the belief that therapy should honor each person’s autonomy, dignity, and lived experience. I approach my work with a deep respect for human rights, social justice, and the resilience of individuals navigating complex systems and personal challenges.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Art Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Sandplay Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser
  • Anthem
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Colorado Access
  • Colorado Community Health Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $50 - 175/session

Info

Email Kari
107 S 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212

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