Healing, hope, New life...

841 Blossom Hill Rd.  #201
San Jose, CA  95123
Ph: 408.225.7985

Background:
Noriko Murakami Garcia received her Masters of Education from Azusa Pacific University.  She later attained her Masters in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena.
Noriko has been professionally counseling for over ten years and offers a wide range of experience in working with children as well as adults.  In addition to working in the public schools as a professional educator for several years, Noriko has also developed and implemented numerous seminars in the areas of marriage communication, family dynamics, and child rearing for different groups, churches and retreats.
Before entering into private practice, Noriko, along with her husband who is an ordained minister, worked in a local church specializing in the area of pastoral counseling ministries.  Noriko is bilingual and possesses unique insight and understanding in her work with those dealing with cross-cultural issues and inter-racial marital difficulties.
Noriko has dedicated her life to helping others grow and develop emotionally, spiritually and psychologically.

Services Include:
Individual, family, couple and group counseling in the following areas:
Parenting                                 Grief Counseling
Family Relationships                Incest / Abuse
School Related Problems        Sexuality
Depression                              Divorce
Strengthen Faith and               Life Transitions
Spirituality   

Family Intervention Services Include:
Child Play Therapy                 Marriage Counseling
Pre-Marital Assessment         Communication
Anger Management                Cross-Cultural Issues
Inter-Racial Marriage              Stress Reduction
Counseling   

Community/Educational Services Include:
For Students:                         For Staff/Parents:
Family Crisis Intervention        Parenting Seminars
"At-Risk" Intervention              Dealing with School-         
Small Group Sessions             Related Problems
Motivating  Students                Life Skills Seminars

Appointments and Information:
Both daytime and evening hours are available for counseling appointments.

For more information regarding fees, please give me a call.  In many cases your personal health insurance coverage may help to defray a portion of the cost of counseling.  Sliding Fee Scale is also available.

If you are seeking more information about the services I provide or would like to schedule an appointment,
please call
(408) 225-7985

Counseling is based upon professionally accepted practices that are consistent with Christian beliefs and ethics.                                       

To Contact Me:

Phone: 408.225.7985
Email: norigarcia@aol.com

841 Blossom Hill Rd.  #201
San Jose, CA  95123