ICC currently has 3 therapists and a telephone intake person, all of which are part time.
Michiko Maeda
Michiko Maeda is our telephone intake person. Michiko's most important qualifications are that she is a kind and compassionate person as well as being bilingual and efficient.
Tomoko Osawa, PhD, MA, Psychology
Osawa-san is a certified member of the Japan Clinical Psychology Association. She is a lifelong resident of Kobe, with the exception of 7 years she spent being trained in England.
She attended an international school in Kobe for her high school education.
She recently completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Osaka University.
Leigh Kennedy
Leigh is an American. She received her Master of Social Work in 1996 from Smith College School of Social Work in the U.S. Leigh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado and is also certified by the National Association of Social Workers in the U.S.
Since 1990, Leigh has lived between Japan and the U.S., spending several years at a time in both countries. Her experiences living in Japan and in her home country help her understand and appreciate the issues facing those living abroad.
Leigh has experience working with adults, families, and children, with a focus on children between the ages of 3-12. Her approach is a combination of a psychodynamic orientation with Eastern philosophy as well as attention to the relationship between mind, body, and spirit. However, she incorporates other approaches depending on what is most helpful and appropriate for her clients; with children she also often uses Play Therapy and Expressive Arts techniques.
Ryoko Shimizu, MA, LMFT, LPC.
Shimizu-san is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She resided there for 9 years while receiving trainings and providing psychotherapy, consultation, and workshops as a member of an inter-disciplinary team. She returned to Japan in 2005 and is a clinical member of Japan Association of Family Therapy, American Association for Marriage and family Therapy, and International Mental Health Professionals Japan.