Makiko Guji

Makiko Guji

Psychologist

1200 6th Ave.
Suite 2001
Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 206-370-4237

Email: Email Makiko Guji

Website: www.seattlepsychologist.org

Primary Focus: Abuse / Incest / PTSD Counseling, Addiction / Drug /Alcohol Counseling, Adult Adjustment / Life Transitioning Counseling, Anxiety / Panic Disorders Counseling, Couples / Marriage Counseling, Grief Counseling, People of Color Counseling, Stress / Depression Counseling, Women's Counseling

Scope of Practice

I work with individuals and couples who need help making changes, gaining new skills, finding solutions, or seeking personal growth. I am skilled in treating a wide range of issues including anxiety and post traumatic stress, depression, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, coping with physical illnesses, and cultural adjustment. I also specialize in Cancer Counseling to help patiens and family members who are affected by the diagnosis. I am fluent in both English and Japanese, and provide therapy in both languages.

Range of Focus

  • Abuse
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Illness
  • Cross Cultural Issues
  • Multi-Cultural Marriage and Family Issues
  • PTSD Issues
  • Phobias
  • Pregnancy Depression and Anxiety
  • Terminal Illness
  • death and dying
  • Addictive / Compulsive Behaviors
  • Anger Management
  • Asian American Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career / Life Goals
  • Couples Counseling
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
  • Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
  • Stress & Coping
  • Trauma
  • disability related grief

Values and Philosophy

As you are in the process of looking for a therapist, you may already be half-way through resolving your issues. Research shows that client’s readiness and willingness to make changes is the strongest indicator of successful therapy outcome. As a therapist, I will accompany you in the journey of ‘becoming’ who you really are by assisting you to develop internal and external resources such as the sense of freedom, ability to make choices, interpersonal skills, and strong support systems. Sometimes I may encourage you to tolerate the distress instead of hastily getting rid of it, since just like the physical pain, the emotional pain can be a warning sign to notify you that something needs to be taken care of. The time of despair could be a significant growing opportunity.

Therapeutic Technique and Methodology

Depending on the client’s presenting issues, specific goals to achieve, and the readiness for changes, I apply the combination of different therapeutic approaches, including modern psychodynamic,object-relations, cognitive-behavioral, existencial, and brief solution-focused therapy.  I also specialize in Cancer Counseling to help patints and family members adjust to the difficult diagnosis. I am trained in EMDR which is proved to be effective to treat PTSD. I am also experienced in facilitating groups (using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ) that teach behavioral skills to modify negative thinking patterns, control impulsive behaviors, and improve interpersonal relationships.  The more important factor than the specific therapeutic techniques is, however, for me to be able to offer you the safe space for healing and growth to take place through the ‘here-and-now’ collaborative relationship.

Education, Certification and Professional Associations

Degrees and Certifications

Psy.D.
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA

MA in Psychology
New School University
New York, NY

Memberships
  • WA Psychological Association

Licenses to Practice and Registrations

Licenses

Psychologist
License number: PY3684

Payment Information and Hours

 

My hourly fee is $120 for 50 minutes sessions. I offer a sliding scale on a case-by-case basis.

I am a preferred provider for:
Regence, First Choice (KPS), Premera, Aetna, Cigna, Magellan, Molina, LifeSynch, L&I, Crime Victims.

Please check your coverage (the number of sessions allowed, co-pay, deductible, pre-authorization requirement, the coverage amount for each session, etc.) before the first session.

Insurance Reimbursement Provider For: Aetna, Cigna, First Choice Health, KPS, Labor and Industries-Crime Victim Compensation, LyfeSynch, Magellan, Premera, Regence, Tricare/Triwest/Champus, United Health Care

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