Kaori

Ms Kaori Stram, MA

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

“I offer warm, experiential psychotherapy for adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, shame, relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, and trauma. Many of my clients appear capable and high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or disconnected inside. Therapy is available in both English and Japanese.”

About Me

I am an AEDP Certified Therapist and Supervisor with over 20 years of clinical experience. Born and raised in Japan and now practicing in the U.S., I bring a culturally attuned understanding of migration, bicultural identity, family expectations, and intergenerational dynamics. I often work with Asian, Asian American, Japanese, and bicultural adults, while welcoming clients from all backgrounds.

Approach

My approach is experiential, emotion-focused, attachment-based, and trauma-informed. Rather than focusing only on intellectual understanding, I help clients slow down and notice what is happening emotionally, physically, and relationally in the present moment. Together, we explore patterns shaped by earlier experiences, process emotions that may have been difficult to access, and strengthen a more secure, compassionate, and authentic relationship with yourself and others.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I provide individual psychotherapy for adults, as well as AEDP-informed supervision and consultation for clinicians. Sessions are offered online in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. Therapy and supervision are available in both English and Japanese.

Services Offered:

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • Supervision & Training

    Combined clinical supervision and professional development for mental health practitioners building their skills and expertise.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

New York State Education Department; Office of the Professions

LMHC

Florida Department of Health

Out-of-State Telehealth Provider

Qualifications

Master of Arts

New York University

Year: 2001

AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) Training

AEDP Institute

Year: 2019

Service Areas

Online from United States

In-person & Online

Westchester

New York, New York

United States

Westchester, New York City, United States