Spencer Uemura (he/him)

My Approach to Helping

In session, I draw from narrative, compassion-focused, embodied, and anti-oppressive approaches as well as my own lived experience of marginalization. If your cultural experience has been left out of therapy in the past, I can be a good fit. I have received training in approaches such as psychoanalysis, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and somatic experiencing.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

We are all essentially good, loving, creative, and courageous, but oppression hinders our ability to see that and act from that deep truth. With unconditional support, we can release the distress, nourish our resilience, and live out our values. I am a lifelong learner and engage in my own emotional healing work as a foundation of providing good therapy to others. Contact me through our group practice, Second Growth Counseling, and our team will support you through the set-up process. I look forward to working with you!