Issues we navigate together

Living as an expat in Tokyo brings unique experiences and challenges that can affect your mental and emotional well-being. At Valley, we provide specialized support for a variety of issues, helping you navigate through mood disturbances, adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, and the unique needs of children and adolescents. Our goal is to offer compassionate and effective strategies to help you thrive in your new environment.

Mood Disturbance

Mood disturbances, such as depression, anxiety, and irritability, can significantly impact your quality of life. We specialize in supporting the English-speaking community in managing and overcoming these challenges. Our goal is to help you restore emotional balance and well-being.

Adjustment Support

Adjusting to a new environment can be a daunting task, especially in a culturally rich and distinct country like Japan. Our adjustment support services are designed to help individuals and families smoothly transition into their new surroundings, providing the necessary tools to thrive in a new cultural landscape.

Grief and Loss

Grief and loss are profound experiences that can arise from various aspects of life. It can be a loss of a loved one, losing a job, career, or a beloved pet. Our grief and loss services are designed to provide comprehensive support to help you navigate these difficult times.

Child and Adolescent Care

Moving to a new country can be a transformative experience for children and adolescents, filled with opportunities and challenges. We understand that adapting to a new culture, can be particularly demanding for young minds. We are here to provide comprehensive support tailored to the specific needs of children and adolescents during this critical transition period.

Services

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy is based on the theories of psychoanalysis, exploring past experiences and unresolved conflicts, particularly those stemming from childhood, to understand current issues. It is useful for a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

A specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) developed to treat conditions involving emotional dysregulation. It combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Particularly useful for borderline personality disorder, chronic suicidal ideation, self-harm, and severe emotional dysregulation.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

CPT is a structured, time-limited therapy that focuses on helping individuals process and resolve trauma-related thoughts and emotions. CPT focuses on identifying and challenging maladaptive beliefs and thoughts related to trauma. Primarily used to treat PTSD, especially in individuals who have experienced traumatic events such as combat, sexual assault, or natural disasters.

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