As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State, Florida State Telehealth provider and Japanese-Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I have worked internationally with adult individuals living with social anxiety, self-criticism, self-judgement, traumas, acculturation, and bicultural identity issues. I am bilingual in Japanese and English and specialize in attachment- and somatic-based therapy. 

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After immigrating to the United States, I gained early experience working as a hotline advocate at Womankind. Here I provided emotional support for survivors of domestic violence and connected them with vital social services. I then worked for outpatient clinics in New York City and offered treatment to diverse populations varying in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status and culture. In 2018, I opened my own private practice in Manhattan. ​ 

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Following my natural intrigue around what it means to feel alive, I obtained my Focusing Oriented Therapist certificate in 2014 from The International Focusing Institute.  Focusing helped me increase inner safety and access the power of self-healing and self-trust by establishing greater alignment between my body, thoughts, and actions. I now seek to guide others as they learn to cultivate their own sense of inner peace without judgment. I am also a Level 3 AEDP™ psychotherapist at AEDP™ Institute. One of the great benefits of AEDP™​psychotherapy, and the reason I pursue this treatment for myself, is its focus on safety which can alleviate feelings of isolation. It involves learning to handle emotions alongside the therapist without feelings of overwhelm or shame. AEDP™ psychotherapy helps people access their most authentic form of emotional expression through healing pain. Because everyone has a different relationship with their bodies and past traumas, I combine these modalities to work with patients at their own pace as we get to the root of emotional blocks.

 

In addition to private sessions, I facilitate Focusing exercises at North Jersey Focusing Trainers and assist with workshops provided by AEDP™ Institute.     

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As an immigrant, I also experienced difficulties adjusting to a new cultural environment and faced social anxiety myself. I love working with people to help them feel fully confident in who they are, both around others and on their own. I aim to bring patients to a place free from toxic self-loathing, where they can fully love themselves and live the life they desire.

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I look forward to working with you as you uncover your own beautiful power and wisdom inside. 

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