I specialize in working with with high-achieving clients with anxiety and insecurity both in individual and couples therapy. Many of my clients are Asian Americans, Japanese immigrants, and interracial couples whose anxiety and complex trauma during their childhood affect their current life especially their romantic relationships. My approach is experiential, relational and emotion-focused than traditional talk-therapy. My work with my clients has helped them experience deep emotional healing from their past pain, become more confident, and empower themselves to choose their own voice and desires over others’ expectations so that they can live more authentic version of themselves.

I am originally from Japan and currently work in NY as a bilingual and bicultural therapist. My path to becoming a psychotherapist began with my own journey as a therapy client in a different country as an new immigrant here. Experiencing firsthand how therapy can transform a life inspired me to change my career from the corporate world to a therapist.

I believe effective therapy requires both rigorous clinical training and genuine human connection. My therapeutic approach is shaped not only by clinical framework, but also by my lived experience as an Asian woman, immigrant, parent, partner, career changer, and bilingual (Japanese/English) and bicultural professional.

My Specialties Include:

• Individual Therapy for High-Achievers with Anxiety: Overcoming anxiety, low self-worth, and imposter syndrome so you can build authentic self-trust and confidence, especially in relationships.

• Complex Trauma Therapy for Individuals and Couples-: Moving beyond talk therapy to process emotions in their body and mind together to heal complex trauma at its root.

• Couples Therapy for Asian Americans and Interracial Couples: Helping partners break out of repetitive conflict, understand each other's emotions and upbringing that shape their attachment and relational patterns, and rebuild deep connections.

Who I Work Best With:

For years, my practice has focused on supporting individuals and couples who are successful in their career but carry strong anxiety and complex trauma stemming from their childhood gain more confidence, especially in their romantic and family relationships. I frequently work with :

• Creatives & Designers (Creative Directors, Visual Artists, Photographers) who enjoy bringing emotional depth and authenticity to their work, but struggle to do the same in relationships, which shows up as relationship anxiety and imposter syndrome.

• Tech Leaders & Engineers (Software Engineers, Product Managers, Founders) who excel at logical problem-solving, but find that trying to "fix" relationships or family issues using pure logical explanations leaves them feeling stuck and disconnected with their partners and family members.

• Finance, Consulting & Legal Professionals (Investment Bankers, Management Consultants, Attorneys) who thrive in fast-paced, perfectionistic cultures, but carry a persistent insecurity to prove their worth at the expense of their personal well-being.

Credentials & Training: 

-New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker  (License number: 094981)

-AEDP Institute Level 3 trained therapist 

-Transformative Couples Therapy trained therapist