- Work and wellbeing
- English and Japanese
- New York based
About Yoko
Yoko Farmer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 18 years of experience. She asks simple, direct questions to understand how people are feeling now. She focuses on listening closely to pain and finding the meaning behind it, rather than covering it up. Her goal is to help people notice who they really are and live more authentically over time.
She combines cognitive behavioral ideas with psychodynamic thinking to address both present patterns and past experiences. Sessions look at what happened in the past and how that keeps a person stuck today. She also teaches practical skills people can use between meetings to manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship strain.
Yoko often works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, caregiver stress, family of origin problems, and obsessive thoughts or behaviors. Her approach is intended to help people reduce panic, feel less isolated, and build steadier emotional ground.
She offers therapy in English and Japanese for people living in New York. International clients are not currently accepted. Session arrangements and costs vary; therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Yoko aims for a collaborative, steady process. She listens first, helps uncover the roots of recurring pain, and works with each person to develop new ways of coping and relating.
How approaches guide online therapy
Yoko uses two complementary approaches drawn from evidence-based practices. Cognitive behavioral ideas focus on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions teach concrete skills to manage anxiety, panic, and low mood, and provide step-by-step ways to test new behaviors.She also uses psychodynamic perspectives to look at how past relationships and early experiences shape current patterns. This work helps people notice why they repeat certain behaviors in relationships and life, and opens the way to new choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit. Over time they adjust the focus so sessions stay practical and relevant to daily life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often help people stay consistent with therapy and apply new skills in real-world situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Yoko address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship strain, and adjusting to life changes. Other areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, family problems, OCD symptoms, and panic.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends cognitive behavioral ideas with psychodynamic thinking. That means looking at current patterns, exploring past experiences, and teaching practical skills for everyday life.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of clinical experience and practices as a licensed clinical social worker. Her work centers on helping people notice and work through recurring emotional pain.
Where does she practice and hold licensure?
She is based in New York and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.