Services:
I offer 45-minute virtual individual therapy sessions for adults in CA and NY in a convenient and secure online format.
Your Therapy Experience with Me
When you come to therapy, my focus is on you—your feelings, your patterns, and your growth. I take an integrative approach, which simply means I don’t rely on a single method. Instead, I pull from a variety of evidence-based and depth-oriented approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based practices, to match what you need in the moment.
Think of it like this: in our sessions, we’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, and habits that might be keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll gently uncover patterns that no longer serve you and experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding—so that the changes you make feel meaningful and lasting.
Because I am bilingual, I offer sessions in both English and Japanese, bringing a culturally attuned perspective to our work. Whether you’re navigating bicultural identity, family expectations, or just feel more comfortable expressing yourself in Japanese, our sessions are a space where your whole self is welcome and understood.
What Happens in a Session?
A warm, safe space: You can bring whatever’s on your mind—there’s no judgment, no “right” answer.
Exploration and insight: We’ll notice patterns, beliefs, and reactions in your life, from your relationships to your work to how you treat yourself.
Practical tools: You’ll learn strategies from mindfulness, CBT, and other modalities to help manage stress, emotions, or triggers between sessions.
Growth at your pace: You set the pace, and we work together to build new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to yourself and others.
Who I Work With
High Performers & Perfectionists
If you’re successful on the outside but feel chronically stressed, anxious, or stuck in self-criticism, I help you explore the beliefs driving burnout, develop healthier motivation and rest habits, and find peace with your achievements and limits.
People with Childhood Trauma & Relational Patterns
Early experiences can shape how we trust, set boundaries, and relate to others. In therapy, we work to process attachment wounds, recognize triggers, and create internal safety so that relationships—both with yourself and others—can feel more secure and authentic.
Those Feeling Disconnected from Themselves
If life has left you feeling numb, uncertain about who you are outside of roles and expectations, or constantly second-guessing yourself, therapy helps you reconnect with your inner voice, values, and emotions. We work toward self-trust, self-compassion, and a stronger sense of identity so that you feel more whole and present.
Other Areas I Support
Depression and persistent low mood
Anxiety and chronic worry
Life transitions and identity shifts
Grief and bereavement
Cultural, racial, and immigration-related stress
Self-esteem and inner criticism
Relationship difficulties and boundary issues
Every session is tailored to your story, your goals, and your pace. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling understood, supported, and equipped to move forward in your life.