Dr. Hidetoshi Hama & Dr. Dennis LaLonde, Jr

We are grateful that you are considering Kokoro Psychology. As we navigate the complex landscapes of our hearts and relationships in an ever-changing world around us, our clients come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Some are responding to curiosity or calling about themselves; some are feeling disconnected, lost, or stuck. Others are working through chaotic or transitional times of their lives. Kokoro’s clinicians seek to provide our clients a safe space to reflect, explore, and invest in themselves and relationships. Our therapeutic work together focuses on your needs through our emotional and relational exchange and attunement. Alongside you, we strive to cultivate deeper understanding of your inner working, how different parts of you (and we) interconnect, and the ways in which these shape ourselves and others. We help you build more authentic relationships with yourself and the surrounding world, with your life goals and greater sense of fulfillment. We feel privileged to have the opportunity to provide individually and culturally-tailored, confidential, and high-quality individual counseling as well as group therapy services.* We believe that finding the right “fit” between therapist and client is important. Please feel free to contact us for any questions. We hope our kokoro paths get to meet. Welcome and warm wishes to you. *** Hidetoshi Hama, Ph.D. - I am a NYS Licensed Counseling Psychologist with my doctoral degree in Counseling/School Psychology from the SUNY Buffalo and co-owner of Kokoro Psychology. I specialize in interpersonal processing and cognitive-behavioral therapy for college students, adults, and other professionals. Therapeutically, I strive to develop a strong client-therapist alliance by paying close attention to my clients' narratives and cultural contexts. I offer sessions in English and Japanese (and love comedies in both languages). 日本語・英語にて心理カウンセリングをしています。詳しくは上の１５分無料コンサルテーションでお問い合わせください。 *** Dennis G. LaLonde, Jr. Psy.D. - I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Psychologist with my doctoral degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and co-owner of Kokoro Psychology. My style is intra- and interpersonally driven and emotion focused. With a strong focus on mind-body awareness, interpersonal relationships, and group dynamics, I particularly enjoy working with identity exploration, LGBTQ+ concerns, and interpersonal trauma. In my spare time, I love kayaking and experimenting in the kitchen. ************************************************************* **Weekend and evening hours available upon request** **We currently accept Aetna, Optum, United Healthcare, Oxford, and Anthem BCBS (formerly Empire). We cannot accept Highmark BCBS, Cigna, Fidelis, Independent Health, Medicaid, and Medicare at this time. We also provide a sliding scale on a case-by-case basis for fee-for-service (online payment). We can provide necessary paperwork if you decide to obtain reimbursement from your insurance company directly. College & Graduate Student Discounts are also provided upon request. Please check with one of our clinicians during the initial consultation.*** You can also book a free consultation meeting through Headway to see if your insurance is accepted: https://headway.co/providers/hidetoshi-hama