About Me 

Hi, I’m Chiaki Sasaki, PsyD—a licensed psychologist in California and New York with over 15 years of experience. Whether you're an anxious high achiever constantly living in overdrive, a chronic 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.

Raised in Japan and professionally trained in the U.S., I bring a culturally nuanced lens to therapy—blending Eastern perspectives with evidence-based Western psychology. My work is grounded in the belief that resilience isn’t about pushing harder; it’s about deepening the way we relate to ourselves.

Outside of my clinical work, I turn to yoga, dance, gardening, and holistic self-care practices rooted in traditional healing systems. These support my own well-being and often inform the way I think about balance, restoration, and the mind-body connection.

I specialize in working with driven professionals, creatives, and high achievers who appear successful on the outside but privately carry stress, perfectionism, burnout, or a quiet sense of disconnection. You may feel like something is “off,” even if everything looks fine. Together, we create space to explore that, make sense of it, and move forward with greater intention, groundedness, and depth in a fast-paced world.

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