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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.
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