I have extensive working experiences with Asian Americans, immigrants, and mothers in all racial groups with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma (domestic violence/sexual assault/child abuse & neglect). My main expertise is helping Asian females (Americans & immigrants) who struggle with their unique life challenges such as intense pressure for high achievements, family conflicts, relationship/marital issues, and motherhood, and guiding them to find a more adaptive and fulfilling way of living.
In therapy with me, most clients reclaim their own strengths to find their own voice that has been ignored for a long time, heal from old and present pain, become able to feel more connected to their true-selves, and navigate their fulfilling life with more self-advocacy, healthy boundaries, and confidence.
While every Asian person's experience is different, I would like you to know that you are not alone with your pain you have endured for so long as an Asian person. As a bicultural and bilingual (Japanese & English) therapist, I would work with you by fully utilizing my deep compassions and understanding of unique Asian cultures that many of us find challenging to navigate in our life.
Being a mother has also significantly guided and shaped how I work with my clients. It is not easy for many of us to honestly talk about our vulnerable feelings about motherhood. We all hold complex feelings about balancing our lives as being our own person with our own needs and desires, and being a loving caregiver. With much respect for all of you who are mothers or future mothers, I would invite you to explore your vulnerable feelings held inside in a safe, non-judgmental space with me, and build compassion towards your own struggles and resilience that have supported you till today. Together, we can find how to balance your own needs and other responsibilities while staying true to yourself and your family.