Online Therapy with a Bilingual Asian Therapist in New York & Florida

Are you navigating anxiety, trauma, or emotional stress while balancing the expectations of multiple cultures or identities?

I’m Kaori Stram, a bilingual Asian therapist offering warm, trauma-informed online therapy for adults in New York and Florida.

Together, we can create space for healing, reconnection, and meaningful change—from the inside out.

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Kaori Stram, LMHC

Asian Therapist in NYC, NY & Florida

Who I am

I’m Kaori, a licensed mental health counselor and bilingual therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, and high-functioning stress. As someone who has navigated cross-cultural transitions and internalized pressures firsthand, I offer therapy that is not only skilled and evidence-based, but also deeply attuned to your emotional and cultural landscape.

I believe that even when you feel stuck or overwhelmed, your inner wisdom hasn’t disappeared—it just needs space, safety, and support to re-emerge.

Using emotion-focused and somatic approaches, I help you gently explore your emotional patterns, reconnect with your body’s signals, and transform old survival strategies into authentic ways of being. Our work isn’t about a quick fix. It’s about honoring your story, healing at your own pace, and cultivating a life that feels more connected—within yourself and with others.

Sessions are offered in English or Japanese, and tailored to your unique needs.
If you’re curious about how therapy might support your next step, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

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My Approach to Therapy

Emotion-Focused & Somatic Therapy

I believe therapy is a collaborative, heart-centered, and deeply human process—a safe space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, and experiences without judgment or expectation. You can learn more about my holistic therapy.

I practice AEDP® (formerly Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), a resilience-oriented, trauma-informed, and emotion-focused approach that supports profound healing and authentic connection. AEDP® blends traditional talk therapy with somatic awareness and emotional processing, helping you heal not just intellectually, but on a deeply felt, embodied level.

Therapy with me is like exploring a dark cave with flashlights—we move together through uncertainty and pain, illuminating the path toward hope, clarity, and inner strength.

If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing and self-discovery, I invite you to schedule a free consultation.
Let’s take the next step together.

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A Bit About Me

Raised in Tokyo, Japan, I deeply understand the complexities of balancing cultural values with self-expression. Moving to the U.S. broadened my perspective and deepened my empathy for clients navigating bicultural identity, immigration challenges, and family expectations.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy yoga, meditation, and karate, which help me stay grounded and balanced. I live in Westchester, NY, with my husband, two teenageers, a dog, and two cats.

Credentials & Training

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – New York (License #001905)

  • Florida Out-of-State Telehealth Provider – TPMC707

  • Vermont Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Interim Telehealth Registration (#068.0134635TELE)

  • Master’s in Counseling – New York University (NYU)

  • Certified AEDP® Therapist & Supervisor

  • Fluent in English and Japanese

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