JUNICHI SHIMAOKA, PSY.D. (he/him)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY29143)
Speaks Japanese
Dr. Shimaoka earned his Psy.D. from Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University.
Dr. Junichi Shimaoka has over 15 years of experience at university counseling centers and has special interests in outreach, prevention, and community engagement efforts. He is also a 1.5 generation immigrant who specializes in concerns related to living as a person with marginalized identities, grief/loss, interpersonal difficulties, and complex life transitions. Working from trauma-informed, sex-positive, multicultural and decolonizing framework, Dr. Junichi will support you in the process of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment to live a fulfilling life that you deserve.
Junichi is a musician at a local Gamelan ensemble and finds it recharging when learning new music and feeling the sense of “togetherness” with the fellow musicians and dancers. He also enjoys going for a hike with his Shiba Inu, playing video games, and also pushing himself to step out of the comfort zone and learning a new skill (e.g., Improv).
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
EDUCATION
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University​
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Philosophy; Minor in Religious Studies)
University of Delaware
EXPERTISE
Communities with marginalized identities
Third culture person and clients who feel between cultures
Increasing Self-esteem and self-compassion, letting go of self-criticism and perfectionism
Gaining deeper understanding around stopping your unhelpful habits and developing healthier habits
Interpersonal relationship concerns (romantic, family, and otherwise)
Family of origin, interpersonal violence (IPV), and socio-political trauma
Life transitions and existential concerns (self, career, grief & loss, relationship)
Navigating moving across countries / cultures
College students, graduate students, international students
PRESENTATIONS
“Outreach as Liberation: Applying Concepts of Decolonization to Our Practice” - 2023 AUCCCO Conference, Atlanta, GA
“Flipping the Script: Multi-Modal Approach in Engaging and Mobilizing the Asian American Communities” - 2019 AUCCCO Conference, New Orleans, LA
"Understanding the Under-addressed Needs of "Model Minority" Students" - 2016 Mental Health Cultural Competency Summit, Newport Beach, CA
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“Saving 10,000: Winning a War on Suicide in Japan” - 2015 February 5th and 6th – Guest panelist for an event by the Center for Japanese Studies following the documentary film “Saving 10,000”