Chisato Hotta, DSW, LMFT, LPCC

Hi there! My name is Chisato. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist and doctor in social work. What that means is that I just have multiple lenses to see clients and situations through! We can talk about this more during our first session! 

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I’m a child/adolescent/family/trauma expert committed to helping individuals and families learn how to feel safe within themselves and in their families. My work focuses on tackling unhelpful and untrue thoughts (also called cognitive distortions!) and behaviors, while creating a safe space. I believe in a collaborative approach- remember that YOU are the expert in your own life and family, so we will work on this together! 

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I have a lot of passions, including helping trauma survivors find their voice, neurodiversity affirming therapies, and helping families connect with each other. I also love to help clients to figure out how to be kind to themselves. Sometimes, we are our own worst critic! 

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I have had the honor of guest writing for multiple blogs and magazines, being a guest on podcasts, and also have been part of the autism summit twice.  I also have had the privilege of writing and publishing a children's book on coping skills and a journal that accompanies it. I am grateful that it has been a finalist on several children's book awards! I also teach at several universities, where I am able to walk the path with amazing masters students! 

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I would love to chat with you and discuss ways that we can work together!