About Me 

Hi, I’m Chiaki Sasaki, PsyD—a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience. Based in San Francisco, I provide virtual therapy to clients across California and New York, in both English and Japanese.

Raised in Japan and professionally trained in the U.S., I bring a culturally nuanced lens to therapy—blending multicultural perspectives with evidence-based Western psychology. This allows me to work especially well with clients navigating the complexities of identity, ambition, and belonging across cultures.

I specialize in supporting high achievers, creatives, and driven professionals who appear successful on the outside but privately struggle with stress, perfectionism, burnout, or a quiet sense of disconnection. Whether you’re an anxious high achiever constantly in overdrive, a people-pleaser nearing burnout, or someone stuck in unhelpful relationship patterns, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your inner world and begin the process of healing and meaningful transformation.

My work is grounded in the belief that resilience isn’t about pushing harder or enduring more—it’s about cultivating a deeper relationship with ourselves. One that honors our limits, nourishes our strengths, and helps us shift from self-pressure to self-connection. In this way, resilience becomes a practice of alignment, renewal, and lasting growth.

Outside of work, I recharge through yoga, dance, gardening, and international travel. I’m also passionate about integrative self-care traditions and the many ways different cultures approach healing and balance.

Licensure & Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist, California (#PSY22655)

  • Licensed Psychologist, New York (#026584)

Education

  • Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies

  • M.A. in Integral Counseling Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies

  • B.A. in Psychology, Indiana University, Bloomington

Additional Training & Credentials

  • Master Certified Life Coach

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • Certified Holistic Ayurvedic Coach

Languages
English and Japanese