Kenji Watanabe MS, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Hello my name is Kenji Watanabe and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. As a therapist, I offer meaningful support to individuals who want to deepen their awareness and connection with themselves and others. I am passionate about helping people move beyond just an intellectual understanding of issues and into deeper contact with what they are experiencing and feeling so that they can become more conscious of how those dynamics may be both impacting and hindering their growth and development. I enjoy working with clients who are challenged or struggling with issues such as anxiety/fear, depression, PTSD/Complex PTSD, trauma, loss and grief, addictions, relationships issues, mid-life issues, cross cultural issues, aging and loss, terminal illness, death related issues, or just a general sense of "stuckness" in life. I focus on providing an engaging, collaborative, and supportive therapy experience by taking a client-centered approach that emphasizes the client's own creativity, strengths, and resourcefulness. I value the client's input and personal goals for therapy, and I adjust my therapeutic modalities to fit their goals. The first step is often times the hardest, so kudos to you if you're reading this. You're one step closer to a healthier today and a more hopeful tomorrow. Personal Bio I was born and raised in Southern California, and I am a second generation Japanese American. My wife and I have been married for over 25 years, and we recently had the joy of living and working in Japan for about 5 years. We love the toasty California sun, and we enjoy hiking, camping, and traveling to new places. We also have two adult daughters, and we are empty nesters. In-Person & Telehealth sessions available in Carlsbad, CA. www.kenjimft.com California Board Certified Marriage and Family Therapist #45242 MS in Counseling Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks CA BA in Religion, Vanguard University, Costa Mesa CA