Yuko Kobayashi, LMHC, LPCC
Hi, I’m Yuko Kobayashi, LMHC (New York), LPCC (California), a certified AEDP therapist and supervisor. Originally from Japan, I have lived and worked in the United States for over 20 years, and my clinical and supervisory work is deeply informed by a bicultural perspective.
My approach to supervision is experiential, collaborative, and grounded in the transformational spirit of AEDP. I see supervision as more than a place to learn theory and technique—it is also a space where you can experience and strengthen your own transformance: the innate drive toward growth, healing, and fuller expression of your therapeutic self.
I strive to create a supportive environment that helps you recognize and build upon your existing strengths while trusting the capacities that are naturally emerging within you. At the same time, growth often involves gently exploring beyond familiar ways of working. Within a safe, collaborative, and sometimes playful learning environment, we can experiment together, discover new possibilities, and identify areas for further development. My goal is to support you in expanding your clinical skills, deepening emotional processing, and increasing confidence in applying AEDP interventions—not by becoming a version of someone else, but by becoming a more fully realized version of yourself as an AEDP therapist.
I am passionate about helping therapists connect AEDP theory with embodied learning so that the model becomes something you can feel, trust, and integrate into your own authentic clinical style. Through video review and reflective dialogue, I support you in translating AEDP concepts into moment-to-moment clinical practice.
One of my special interests is supporting therapists who work with Asian American, bicultural, immigrant, and multicultural clients. Together, we can explore how AEDP helps us understand the impact of family expectations, attachment wounds, intergenerational trauma, cultural identity, and the challenges of living between different cultural worlds.
I have presented at AEDP Immersion trainings in the United States and taught in numerous AEDP workshops and trainings throughout Japan. I have also supported AEDP trainings at all levels—including Immersion, Essential Skills, and Advanced Skills—as both a Lead Assistant and Experiential Assistant. Through my work in both countries, I remain committed to helping therapists deepen their AEDP practice while contributing to the growth of the AEDP community across cultures.
Whether you are pursuing certification, seeking greater confidence in your AEDP work, or looking for support in working with multicultural and bicultural clients, I would be honored to accompany you in your learning journey.
Warmly,
Yuko Kobayashi
Location: Japan / New York & California, USA
Location: New York, USA