About
She specializes in working with people from all backgrounds and ages, starting with preschoolers to those who are transitioning to different stages of their lives. Susan's approach is person-centered and she uses various methods, including solution-focused, CBT, DBT, EMDR, somatic, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, strategic family therapy, trauma-focused, and interpersonal neurobiology. She has expertise in anxiety, depression, autism, developmental disorders, divorce, racial traumas, and life transitions. Susan is committed to forming a trusting client-therapist relationship, which is an essential first step to challenge old thinking patterns and habits, and make change and growth happen in therapy. She is located on Westlake Drive in Lake Oswego, OR.
Insurance & payment
Susan Shimokaji accepts Aetna, Cigna and Evernorth, PacificSource, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, and Out of Network insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Cigna
- PacificSource
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of network
Listed fee: $150 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Anxiety treatment
Susan specializes in working with individuals and families affected by anxiety.
Depression treatment
Susan provides therapy for individuals and families dealing with depression.
Autism therapy
Susan has expertise in working with individuals and families affected by autism and developmental disorders.
Solution-focused therapy
Susan uses solution-focused methods to help individuals and families find what works for them.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Susan incorporates CBT into her therapy practice to help individuals and families challenge old thinking patterns and habits.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Susan uses EMDR to help individuals and families process traumatic experiences.