Mizuho (Miho) Kanazawa, LPC, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Mizuho (Miho) Kanazawa

Focus areas

Anxiety

Therapy

Depression

Mood Swings

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Expressive Arts

Culturally Sensitive

Gestalt

Emotionally Focused

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English, Japanese

Getting to know Mizuho (Miho) Kanazawa

Mizuho "Miho" Kanazawa is a seasoned psychotherapist with over two decades of experience specializing in culturally sensitive counseling. She earned her bachelor's degree from New School, grounding her practice in a strong educational foundation. Miho is dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the complex terrain of cultural identity. Her therapeutic approach centers on compassionate listening and fostering self-empowerment. As multicultural beings, we carry within us a wealth of resilience and diversity. However, many of us struggle to find a safe space to share our stories and explore our lives without judgment or shame. Miho recognizes the journey each client has undertaken to understand and nurture their authentic selves. Miho believes that the best gift you can give yourself is meaningful relationships-with yourself and with the people you love. Taking the leap into therapy is a brave step. Miho feels honored to walk alongside her clients as they journey toward self-acceptance, discovery, and connection. Her aim is to establish a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can explore, express, and cultivate positive changes in your life.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Miho is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with over 20 years of experience. She warmly welcomes young adults and adults at any stage of life to her practice in New Jersey and New York, offering both in-person and remote sessions to clients in both states. With a dedicated focus on individuals shaped by multiple cultural influences, Miho possesses deep understanding of the emotional challenges and cultural diversity experienced by first, one-and-a-half, and second-generation Asian immigrants. Her clients include international students and those raised in intercultural relationships or with exposure to diverse cultural values. Some of Miho's specialities are in the following areas: -Anxiety: Assisting clients in managing excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; addressing social anxiety and panic disorder symptoms. Adjustment issues: Providing support for adapting to new or challenging life circumstances, with a focus on stress management and anxiety reduction. -College student mental health: Offering specialized support for common challenges faced by young adults, including academic and career stress, relationship issues, existential concerns, substance use, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. -Intercultural relationships: Trained in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), Miho specializes in supporting intercultural and interracial couples. Through compassionate exploration of emotional and reactive patterns, couples learn effective communication strategies to foster deeper connection, particularly during moments of emotional intensity. Warm and compassionate, Miho is dedicated to actively listening to her clients' needs. Don't hesitate to reach out to her for support.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

For our initial session, we'll schedule a meeting to help you assess if we're a good fit. During this session, my focus will be on getting to know you and understanding your needs. For couples therapy, we'll begin with a joint session for both partners, followed by individual sessions to gain deeper insight into each of you. Subsequently, we'll continue the couples therapy journey together.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $250 for 50 minutes

Ongoing session: $250 for 50 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

More information on payments and coverage

Mizuho 'Miho' Kanazawa is an out-of-network provider. If planning to use your insurance, please inquire your insurance company if your policy has an out-of-network coverage. Please make the payment before each session. Initial session for individual: $250 /50 minutes Following sessions for individual: $250 /50 minutes Sliding scale fee range: $175-$250 Payment options: cash, venmo, zelle, credit card, and check Frequency of the sessions can be discussed and determined in the initial session. Superbill is provided after sessions.

Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Panic Attack

Psychotherapy

Therapy

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Education and background

Practice names

Mizuho Kanazawa, LPC, LCAT

Education and training

New School (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

National Association for Drama Therapy

Awards and publications

New York University, Master's in Drama Therapy

NPI number

1780955831

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Mizuho (Miho) Kanazawa accepting new patients?

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What practice does Mizuho (Miho) Kanazawa work with?

Mizuho (Miho) Kanazawa works with Mizuho Kanazawa, LPC, LCAT.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mizuho (Miho) Kanazawa?

Mizuho (Miho) Kanazawa frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Mizuho (Miho) Kanazawa on their profile.