About Me 

With over 15 years of experience working with high-achieving adults across cultures, I provide therapy that integrates psychodynamic insight, evidence-based techniques, and culturally nuanced care tailored to your unique story and goals.

Raised in Japan and trained in the U.S., I offer therapy in English and Japanese, serving clients in San Francisco Bay Area, across California, and New York. My multicultural perspective allows me to work especially well with individuals navigating the complexities of identity, ambition, and belonging, while supporting high-achievers in managing stress, perfectionism, and burnout.

I specialize in supporting high-achieving adults, 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 overachiever, a people-pleaser nearing burnout, or someone navigating challenging relationship patterns, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your inner world, gain clarity, and build sustainable strategies for growth and meaningful change.

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 holistic self-care practices and the many ways different cultures approach health and well-being.

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