Booking Appointments & Rates
Regretfully at this time, Michelle is not accepting any new clients. It is suggested that you visit the International Mental Health Professionals of Japan Directory as a resource for finding support from another licensed mental health provider.
Michelle offers a free 20-30 minute phone or Zoom consultation to see if you and her are the right fit for working together toward your mental health goals.* Please contact her by email to schedule a consultation: embodiedtherapyinfo@gmail.com
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*Please keep in mind that not everyone is suited for somatic therapy. Michelle will assess your expectations, goals, and symptoms in addition to her practice capacity at the time of consultation; she reserves the right to determine whether she is able to work with you. Recommendations and referrals will be provided in cases where Michelle is unable to take on your case.
RATES
$165USD for the first initial session (90-minutes) via online Zoom
$110USD for follow-up sessions (60 minutes) via online Zoom
$150USD for in-office sessions (60-75 minutes) in the Hiroo location; only Thursdays 9-5pm availability
​If you are under extreme financial distress; please inquire with Michelle regarding sliding fee rates.
PAYMENT METHOD
Michelle does not accept insurance of any kind at this time; only out-of-pocket payments are accepted. She is able to provide paid invoice receipts for potential reimbursement from insurance companies.
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Credit card payments are accepted. Credit card payments are processed prior to the start of sessions through an electronic invoice with an encrypted credit card payment link that will be sent out by email a day prior to the appointment time.
For those sessions attended in-person on Thursdays in the Tokyo office, cash payments are accepted along with credit card option to pay at the time of session or beforehand with an encrypted credit card link.
SESSION ACCESS/LOCATION
Online sessions are available on most weekdays; no weekend appointments are available. Please keep in mind that evening appointments are the most sought after times and are limited and may not always in accessible.
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Online therapy session are conducted via Zoom. Prior to each session you will be provided with an appointment reminder and a fresh Zoom link. Zoom is an encrypted and safe video-conferencing platform that is easy to use.
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On Thursdays, Michelle offers in-person sessions in a central Tokyo location. This office is convenient walking distance from Iidabashi station, Kudanshita station and Jimbocho station.
CENTRAL TOKYO OFFICE LOCATION
On Thursdays, Michelle offers in-person sessions in her central Tokyo office location. These sessions are recommended to those living in the Tokyo area who would benefit from the occasional in-person session as a supplement to online therapy with Michelle. In addition, Michelle conducts in-person Somatic Experiencing™ sessions in this location. Please inquire by email about in-person sessions.