Claire Nakajima, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Claire Nakajima, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Dr. Claire Nakajima, Psy.D., a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. With extensive experience working with adults and adolescents, Dr. Nakajima has provided compassionate and effective care in diverse settings, including hospitals, college counseling centers, and outpatient clinics.

Her areas of expertise encompass depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, and relationship challenges. As a well-rounded practitioner, Dr. Nakajima has undergone rigorous training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She seamlessly integrates mindfulness into her therapeutic approach, ensuring culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Top Specialties
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
Specialties
  • Anger
  • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burnout
  • Chronic / Physical Illness
  • Confidence / Self Esteem
  • Cultural Issues / Racial Trauma
  • Divorce
  • Grief & Bereavement
  • Identity
  • LGBTQIA+ Related Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Parenting
  • Peak Performance / Executive Coaching
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Sleeping Problems
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse
  • Women’s Issues
Therapeutic Approach
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness
Client Focus
  • Individual (Adult)
  • Individual (Adolescents 12-17)
  • Couples / Marriage

Location / Map

SoHo
New York City

101 Sixth Ave,
Floor 8,
New York, NY 10013

Midtown
New York CIty

600 Third Avenue,
Floor 2,
New York, NY 10016