LICENSE            

2/2009 Licensed Clinical Psychologist – California, USA (PSY 22509)

 

EDUCATION

 

2006     Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology          

California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University,

San Diego, CA

 

2005     M.A. in Clinical Psychology

California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University,

San Diego, CA                     

 

2002     Completed 30 Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) units

California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA

 

1999     B.A in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF PSYCHOLOGY

 

• Integral Counseling Services         02/2016 – Present      Ginza Tokyo, Japan 104-0061

 

Psychologist/Owner

Provide long and short-term psychotherapy for adults, children, couples and family both in English and Japanese. Specialize in depression, anxiety, acculturation issues, relational issues and inter-cultural marriage. Also provide training sessions focusing on anger management, self-confidence development and balancing autonomic nervous system to achieve psychological stability.

 

• Integral Psychological Services     2/2009 - 12/2015     San Diego, California 92127

 

Psychologist/Owner

Provided long and short-term psychotherapy for adults, children, couples and family both in English and Japanese. Specialize in depression, anxiety, acculturation issues, relational issues and inter-cultural marriage. Provided psycho-educational seminars about mental health, healthy relationship and self-esteem/confidence development. Using biofeedback software, provided autonomic nervous system training. Provided clinical supervision for psychology interns who were collecting training hours for licensure.    

 

• Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC)    1/2007 – 12/2007     San Diego, California 92115

 

Registered Psychologist

Provided individual and family counseling for low income, chronically mentally ill clients; many of whom had multiple hardships including acculturation issues, domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking and financial difficulties. Conducted initial diagnostic assessments, interpreted extensive information, participated in interdisciplinary treatment planning, and developed treatment plans. Coordinated care and assisted clients with obtaining treatment, benefits and community resources. Created and updated clients’ charts in time to meet the deadline, following the San Diego County mental health documentation regulations. Provided services in English, Japanese and also through an interpreter to non-English/Japanese speaking clients. Completed 1500 hour-postdoctoral internship.

 

 

• Community Research Foundation, Step Forward     8/2005 – 8/2006     San Diego, California 92103

 

Intern Therapist

Provided psychosocial rehabilitation counseling both individually and in groups for welfare clients with Axis I diagnoses. Assisted Clients in gaining various skills to effectively cope with mental health symptoms and achieve financial independence. Conducted assessments and provided case management services. Fostered a learning environment and culture of mutual respect and appreciation.

 

• ​Palomar Family Counseling Services           8/2004 – 8/2005     Escondido, California 92025

 

Intern Therapist

Served as therapist for children and adults in both English and Japanese who presented with various problems including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, eating disorder, substance abuse, domestic violence and child abuse. Provided play therapy to children and adolescents in the after-school programs. Promoted a safe environment where clients were able to learn necessary skills and gain self-awareness in order to achieve their therapy goals.

 

• ​Sharp Memorial Hospital Pain Rehabilitation Services          8/2003 – 8/2004     San Diego, California 92123

 

Intern Therapist

Provided psychological rehabilitation training for chronic pain patients. Conducted diagnostic evaluation; facilitated psycho-educational and medication management groups. Utilized biofeedback and various cognitive-behavioral techniques to assist patients in learning coping skills and relaxation techniques to effectively manage their pain condition.

 

• South Bay Center for Counseling   12/2001 – 8/2002     El Segundo, California 90245

 

Intern Therapist

Conducted psychological evaluations and provided weekly psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and children. Co-facilitated parenting classes and parent support groups in a school setting.

 

• Little Tokyo Service Center, Los Angeles, CA           9/1992 – 5/1993     Los Angeles, California 90013

 

Volunteer Counselor

Co-facilitated Alzheimer’s Family Support Group. Conducted home visit with clients with Alzheimer’s disease. Served as counselor for International Student Support Hot Line and assisted clients in obtaining resources in a supportive environment.

 

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Job-related Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English and Japanese

Moderate level of Biofeedback skills

 

Award and Honors

5/2007 Outstanding Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Award

California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International

University, San Diego, CA

 

12/1999 BA in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude                                                                     

California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA

 

Publications

Omaru, N. (2020). Fair Thinking. Makino Publishing Co., Tokyo, Japan.

 

Watanabe, N. (2014). Negative Kyosei Clinic (Escaping from the Downward Spiral).

Amazon E-book., Tokyo, Japan.

 

Watanabe, N. (2012). Kenko Na Kimochi Wo Tsukuru. Jiyu Kokumin Sha., Tokyo, Japan.

 

Watanabe, N. (2007). Yamai wa Ki Kara: A Concurrent Mixed Model Study of Healing

........... Intentionality in Mind-Body Psychological Practice. Doctoral dissertation. California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University.

 

Watanabe, N., & Eulert, D. (2006). Yamai wa ki kara, healing intentionality in mind-body

medicine: A review of literature. Perspective, February/March 2006.