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Miwa Emi, LCSW

Miwa Emi, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
My name is Miwa Emi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Los Angeles with a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. I am a Medical Social Worker and have worked with clients with chronic illnesses for the past 13 years. My experience spans a home health agency, a dialysis clinic, a university hospital, and a health insurance company. Overall, I have been in the social work field for 20 years. My approach I use a holistic approach that connects clients’ bodies and minds. I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is eclectic and includes other modalities such as Psychodynamic therapy. My focus My primary focus has always been on clients with chronic illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, chronic kidney disease (and ESRD), stroke, and those struggling with undiagnosed illnesses. I understand that these conditions can cause severe stress, relationship challenges, and financial burdens. Many clients with chronic illness also face behavioral health challenges like depression and anxiety. My communication style Working in the medical field, many clients have told me, “No one understands what I am going through.” You might feel discouraged, lonely, and sad dealing with health-related issues. Providing a secure and trusting environment is very important to me in building a strong clinical relationship. I have worked with more than 5,000 clients, and many have shared that they felt “heard” for the first time. My journey to therapy I first met a social worker in Brazil while interning with a nonprofit agency serving street children in a rural town. I saw how the social worker helped children facing domestic violence and behavioral health issues. That experience inspired me to become a social worker.
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About Miwa Emi

Focus areas

Alzheimer's Disease
Life Coaching
Stress Management
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Life Transition
Work-Related Counseling
Depression
Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Coaching
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Culturally Sensitive

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English, Japanese

Getting to know Miwa Emi

My name is Miwa Emi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Los Angeles with a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. I am a Medical Social Worker and have worked with clients with chronic illnesses for the past 13 years. My experience spans a home health agency, a dialysis clinic, a university hospital, and a health insurance company. Overall, I have been in the social work field for 20 years. My approach I use a holistic approach that connects clients’ bodies and minds. I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is eclectic and includes other modalities such as Psychodynamic therapy. My focus My primary focus has always been on clients with chronic illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, chronic kidney disease (and ESRD), stroke, and those struggling with undiagnosed illnesses. I understand that these conditions can cause severe stress, relationship challenges, and financial burdens. Many clients with chronic illness also face behavioral health challenges like depression and anxiety. My communication style Working in the medical field, many clients have told me, “No one understands what I am going through.” You might feel discouraged, lonely, and sad dealing with health-related issues. Providing a secure and trusting environment is very important to me in building a strong clinical relationship. I have worked with more than 5,000 clients, and many have shared that they felt “heard” for the first time. My journey to therapy I first met a social worker in Brazil while interning with a nonprofit agency serving street children in a rural town. I saw how the social worker helped children facing domestic violence and behavioral health issues. That experience inspired me to become a social worker.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Stress Management
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

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Practice names

Education and training

  • Columbia University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1053501445

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