I strive to create a safe, supportive, empathetic space where you can gain insight to change limitin
I strive to create a safe, supportive, empathetic space where you can gain insight to change limiting patterns, behaviors, and beliefs in order to build the life you want to be living.
21/07/2022
I am officially a contracted Therapist working via telehealth with Path Mental Health for clients in California! If you are searching for therapeutic support during rough times... here is the link below:
Mental Health Care - Path Mental Health Easily find a therapist covered by your insurance. Affordable online therapy anytime, anywhere. Get started today with a free consultation.
25/05/2022
Please learn the signs of emotional pain that can lead to the creation of a school shooter.
As a therapist, I know the 18 year old school shooter at Robb Elementary School, is not "complete evil" as Lt. Christopher Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety said on NBC's Today show.
I am also one of these parents who can't even fathom this could be my intelligent, sensitive, empathetic son... but after working with so many children and transitional aged youth (TAY), I also know it could be, given the right circumstances and perfect amount of neglect. This could be my son too.
So please learn some of the signs to look for and get help. Find a good therapist versed in helping teens and TAY with tools around anger management, socialization skills, profound understanding and empathy for the depth of pain they are feeling. And a good family therapist with non-judgment for the student in emotional pain, who can help your family identify supports for each family member to learn communication tools that lead to expressing concerns and having tools to resolve conflict.
We all have emotional pain. We all have mental health issues sometimes. We all need support sometimes. ❤️ (Thank you Steve Kerr... for encouraging that this post be written.)
Signs to look for:
https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/.../know-the-signs-of.../
and/or
https://intra.cbcs.usf.edu/.../TeachingRe.../Red%20Flags.pdf
and specifically about Uvalde Texas, signs of this 18 year old's potential to be a school shooter are listed within the first 2 minutes.
https://youtu.be/voSALqhDG4U
Former FBI agent says 'there were likely warning sings' after Texas mass shooting | Rush Hour NewsNation tackles the horrifying breaking news out of Texas where 14 children were shot in an elementary school by 18-year-old Salvador Romas. Former FBI ag...
11/04/2022
It's now easier to email Cary Okano, LMFT, Expressive Arts Therapist, PLLC
06/04/2022
Hello, I came across this article and wondered what people in the community think of this possible change to language:
https://sexualhealthalliance.com/nymphomedia-blog/language-update-gsrd-is-more-inclusive-than-lgbtq
Language Update: GSRD is More Inclusive than LGBTQ+ — Sexual Health Alliance Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity, or GSRD, is a more inclusive term put forth by Dr. Meg-John Baker and works to eliminate the alphabet soup that LGBTQ+ has become.
28/04/2021
I went to a diversity workshop which advocated for the importance of having groups where people of each diversity including race, culture and gender could fully explore the impact of their diversity factor with others who could understand from common experience.
https://www.szba.org/courses
Courses — Soto Zen Buddhist Association Many Communities, One Sangha is a five-part, online self-facilitated community inquiry to support and energize sanghas and dharma practitioners seeking to create more equitable, inclusive communities. It is designed to be used by groups of five or more people, and guides participants through five se...
25/03/2021
With all the racism happening within our communities, I thought I would post some things that are possible to do for situations of all kinds where someone is being hurt and you can be an Ally.
So much love to everyone who has experienced racism and hope that we can all be allies when we are not the focus... 🙂
https://stopaapihate.org/safety-tips-english/?fbclid=IwAR28Jgb884RiR5BiAcnc2QQzs-0Lh_Q2tItd5vYaSVJl4H-Drf1mCZHiD1w
Safety Tips for Those Experiencing or Witnessing Hate - Stop AAPI Hate 5 Things to Consider When Experiencing Hate Safety First: Trust your instincts and assess your surroundings. If you feel unsafe and you are able to, leave the area. Stay Calm: Take a deep breath, limit eye-contact, and maintain neutral body language. Speak Out (If you can do so safely): In a calm an...
03/11/2020
Do your emotions feel like this lion? So many of us haven't yet spent the time to "become friends" with our emotions so they are wild , rule us and come out in sometimes passive aggressive or bigger, emotional explosions. If you are ready to start down the path of becoming friends with your emotions, please contact me and we can walk the path together!
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01/10/2020
I am offering Telehealth sessions via Simple Practice (which is HIPPA compliant). I've felt passionately about this work for the past 18 years helping clients to grow new abilities and look at existing thoughts, past trauma or the possibility of transitioning relationships that may be getting in the way of their emotional healing. So much is happening in our world that impacts our lives. Please contact me if you are interested in a free consultation. Please be well.
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01/10/2020
Cary Okano, LMFT, Expressive Arts Therapist, PLLC updated their address.
15/04/2020
It's now easier to email Cary Okano, LMFT, Expressive Arts Therapist, PLLC
26/08/2019
A great reminder when feeling stressed, excited, heightened emotions or just want to do something good for you... :)
Breathe Take a breather with me. Try out this breathing exercise for quick relaxation.
Strengths can help to support us when experiencing the stress life brings whether a new job, a new relationship, the loss of a loved one or when surviving trauma. I strive to to help you to explore and maybe to enter vulnerable parts of you by creating a safe, supportive, empathetic space where you can gain insight. This can help to change limiting patterns, behaviors, and beliefs in order to build the life you want to be living. So help us to explore the potential of working together by emailing me at:
for a free phone consultation. It takes approximately 30-60 minutes, you can ask any questions you have and starts the process of therapeutic self discovery.