Eugene Yamamoto, LCSW
California · 30 years in practice
Eugene Yamamoto is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 65018 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1801398680 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Eugene
Eugene Yamamoto is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps that build confidence and motivation. Eugene writes in a straightforward way and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.
He views each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to how relationships and patterns shape daily problems.
Background and approach
Eugene draws on Systemic Therapy to see how behaviors and feelings connect across relationships and routines. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to strengthen close bonds and emotional awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are introduced when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
With three decades of practice as an LCSW, Eugene brings steady clinical experience while keeping the work practical. He helps people set small, realistic goals and track progress over time. Conversations focus on what people can try between sessions and how those changes feel in daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English from California, and he is open to working with clients internationally. Formats include video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Eugene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Eugene names
- Systemic Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Systemic Therapy looks at how habits, routines, and relationships affect mood and behavior. Online sessions can map those patterns through conversation, helping people notice how interactions at home or work influence stress and coping.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches how to accept difficult thoughts and focus on values-based actions. In remote sessions, clients practice noticing thoughts and planning small value-driven steps they can try between meetings.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on emotional bonds and how early relationships shape current feelings. Talking by video or phone allows work on trust, emotional awareness, and finding new ways to connect in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as goals change and progress is tracked.
Online formats offer flexibility for different lives and schedules. Video calls are good for face-to-face interaction and reading body language. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short coaching-style prompts, or ongoing support between longer sessions.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Eugene help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related issues like communication problems, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices in a collaborative, practical style that emphasizes strengths and small steps. Sessions mix understanding patterns with hands-on strategies to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience as a clinician. That background shapes a steady, practical approach to common life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing from California. The profile lists his credential as CA LCSW.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who live outside the United States. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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