Meet Dr. Junichi Shimaoka at Banyan Behavioral Health in Burlingame, CA
Dr. Junichi Shimaoka is our licensed psychologist, specializing in individual therapy and psychological assessments. With a focus on evidence-based treatments, Dr. Shimaoka provides personalized care to address a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and stress management. Patients can expect a compassionate and professional approach tailored to their unique needs. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 877 Mahler Road, Suite 160, Burlingame, CA 94010. We serve patients from Burlingame CA, Foster City CA, South San Francisco CA, San Bruno CA, Belmont CA, Hillsborough CA, Millbrae CA, San Mateo CA and surrounding areas.
Dr. Junichi Shimaoka
(he/him/彼)
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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 (eg. Improv).
EDUCATION
● Doctor Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University
● Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Philosophy; Minor in Religious Studies)
University of Delaware
Special Interests:
● Communities with marginalized identities (gender, race/ethnicity, queer, trans, immigration status, international, ability status, low income, etc)
● 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
Additional Languages: Japanese
Professional 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
● “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”
● “A Call to Action: Engaging a Campus in Stopping Student Suicide” – 2014 AUCCCO Conference, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
● “Extending Play to the Everyday: A Forgotten Path to Student Wellness” – 2013 AUCCCO Conference, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Professional Affiliations:
● Member (Spring 2021 to present) – Wellness Subcommittee, Asian American Pacific Islander Steering Committee (AAPISC) at UC Berkeley
● Member (2016-2024) – Board of Directors for the Association for University and College Counseling Outreach
● (AUCCCO)
● Co-Chair (July 2017 to July 2019) – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) subcommittee at AUCCCO
● Co-Chair (Fall 2017 to Fall 2019) – Asians & Pacific Islanders (API) Task Force at UC Santa Barbara
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