WelcomE!

Your new journey of healing and transformation begins here. 

I am a licensed therapist in Washington and Hawaii states and provide online psychotherapy and consultation. 

My hope is to provide you with a safe space to explore and reflect on your life from diverse perspectives, heal old wounds, and move forward to experience life with joy, curiosity, creativity, and love. 

Holistic, Mind-Body-Sprit Approach

Experience personalized and holistic psychotherapy that heals old wounds and nurtures your mind, body, and spirit. My approach focuses on creating a personalized healing journey, empowering you to achieve emotional well-being and inner balance. 

Honoring Multiculturalism and Intersubjectivity

Embrace a multicultural approach to psychotherapy that respects your unique cultural background and individual life experiences. With over 15 years of experience supporting diverse communities, I provide a safe, welcoming space for you to explore your path to healing and growth in English and Japanese.

Common Areas Addressed in Psychotherapy

I can help you address a wide range of life and psychological challenges, including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Relationships 
• Parenting
• Co-dependency
• Marriage and divorce
• Intergenerational trauma
• Work environment
• Spirituality and personal growth

Qualifications

I am a licensed psychologist (PY60257713) in Washington and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MHC-899) in Hawaii.  

Academic Training: 

• MA in Psychology, Seattle University, 2002
• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Saybrook University, 2010

Professional Training: 

• Existential Phenomenological Psychology 
• Humanistic Transpersonal psychology
• Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy

Rates & Insurance

I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance companies directly. 

Service Fee for Psychotherapy          

• $200 for 60 minutes initial Intake session 
• $200 for 90 minutes session
• $175 for 50 minutes session
• $100 for 30 minute session

Payment: Credit/Debit cards

I use Therapynotes.com or IVY PAY which is a HIPAA compliant payment system for all services. I don't accept checks. 

Why don't I bill your insurance company? 

1. Prioritizing a holistic and personalized approach to healing:  Insurance companies often take a pathology-oriented approach, dictating which conditions/diagnoses are covered and which therapeutic modalities are approved. This can sometimes interfere with my clients' unique healing journeys. 

2. Safeguarding your privacy: My commitment to you is to create a safe and secure space for exploration, healing, and growth. For this to be truly effective, maintaining a private and protected environment is essential. 

3. Complexities of the American health insurance system: Navigating the health insurance system in the United States can be challenging and time-consuming when trying to understand coverage and benefits related to treatment. To provide a smoother, more personalized experience, I do not bill insurance companies directly. 

A Note on Online Reviews and Privacy

Online reviews are a common way to evaluate businesses, but reviewing medical services works differently. Licensed medical professionals, including psychologists, must adhere to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy, which limits how we can respond to reviews compared to other businesses.

According to the American Psychological Association's Ethics Code, it is unethical for psychologists to solicit testimonials from current or former clients (Principle 5.05). For this reason, I do not ask clients to leave testimonials or reviews, as doing so could risk exposing their private information.

Psychologists cannot respond to reviews in a way that confirms or denies someone is a client, as this would compromise confidentiality. This is why we cannot address concerns raised in public forums.

If you have concerns or feedback about our work together, I encourage you to speak with me directly so we can resolve any issues privately and effectively.

Thank you for understanding.

Please use the form below to contact me. Please do not include confidential or private information regarding your health condition in this form to protect your privacy. This form is for general questions or messages to the practitioner.