Ayako Konno Claim

Dr. Konno is a licensed clinical psychologist who has a broad range of clinical experience both in and outside of the U.S.  She is committed to providing quality treatment that is integrative, respectful, empathic and culturally sensitive.  Prior to dedicating her time with Intercultural Counseling and Consultation full-time, she worked as a director of training and director of outpatient & family services at a community mental health agency.

Dr. Konno has experience providing services to both adults and children with issues related to cultural adjustment, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, self-image and family conflict. Dr. Konno helps empower clients by encouraging clients to actively participate in sessions towards achieving treatment goals that are produced collaboratively.   She is especially interested in issues related to multiculturalism, particularly on cultural adjustment and understanding how extended time outside of country of origin impacts a person’s sense of self.  Dr. Konno also has extensive training in music, and is interested in understanding the effect of music on the therapeutic process.

She is fluent in English and Japanese.  Dr. Konno provides individual, couples, family and group therapies, and offers sliding scale fees on a limited basis.

B.A., LinguisticsUniversity of Rochester

M.S.,Counseling, community counselingUniversity of Rochester

Psy.D., Clinical PsychologyThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology