Columbia University Health Services


Yoko Takebayashi

Senior Psychologist

Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Program, Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center
Yoko Takebayashi has worked at the Furman Counseling Center in Barnard College since 2006. She is also the Barnard/Columbia Liaison for the Rape Crisis Anti-Violence Support Center and provides training and supervision to RC/AVSC Peer Counselor/Advocates. Prior to working at Barnard, Yoko was a staff psychologist on Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at Interfaith Medical Center. Yoko earned her B.A. at Michigan State University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University. Her professional interest and specialties include psychology of race and culture, Asian American mental health, trauma, and severe psychopathology.
Education
  • Ph.D.
Certifications and Licensure
  • New York Licensed Psychologist
Professional Experience
  • Interfaith Medical Center
Languages
  • Japanese
Professional Memberships
  • American Psychological Association
  • New York State Psychological Association, Division of Race, Culture, and Ethnicity
  • Asian American Psychological Association
  • Japanese Medical Support Network
Published Articles
  • Therapy in color: Race, ethinicity, and the therapeutic process. . NYS Psychologist, May/ June 2005.

Yoko Takebayashi
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Important Phone Numbers

General Information 212 854 2284
After-hours urgent health concerns 212 854 9797
CAVA (Ambulance) 212 854 5555
Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center 212 854 WALK
Uptown Campus Public Safety
 - On-Campus 7-7979
 - Off-Campus 212-305-8100