What if the tension inside of you isn’t something to fix, but something to understand?
When you’ve spent years trying to fit in, keep the peace, or push through the pain, it can feel like something inside you is broken or not enough. I know it may not feel this way, but please hear me: you don’t need fixing—because you’re not broken.
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So many of my clients—especially those from Asian, immigrant, and highly sensitive backgrounds—have spent their lives suppressing their true selves in order to fit into a mold or into relationships the “right” way. Our work together is about reclaiming those parts, making sense of your experiences, and stepping into the fullest, most authentic version of yourself.
Here, you’ll learn to be yourself—no holding back.
Working With Me
I know how powerful it can be to sit down with someone who truly gets it.
I was born and raised in Japan and later immigrated to the U.S., so I know what it’s like to move between cultures and make sense of different ways of thinking, being, and healing. Raising triracial, tri-lingual children has given me an even deeper understanding of how identity, language, and tradition intersect. I’ve always been drawn to different healing practices—alongside my formal training in psychotherapy, I’ve explored natural medicine and ritual-based healing. All of this shapes the way I show up in my work: with deep respect for each person’s unique background and a belief that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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In our sessions, we’ll tune into what your body is telling you, helping you access deeper layers of healing that transcend just words. My approach is rooted in contemplative somatic psychotherapy—exploring the mind-body connection—in order to cultivate mindfulness, deepen somatic awareness, and develop helpful skills for emotional understanding. By blending Eastern traditions and philosophy with Western evidence-based techniques, I offer a holistic, affirming, and trauma-informed approach that honors the wisdom of both the body and the mind.
Clients often tell me they feel truly seen and heard in our sessions—not just because I listen, but because I respond. I don’t sit with a neutral face or hold back my reactions. When you share something painful, confusing, or even joyful, you’ll see my empathy and understanding reflected right back at you. My natural expressiveness creates a sense of connection and encouragement, making it easier to open up and share more deeply. However healing looks for you, I’m here to support you in finding your way—on your terms.
Our bodies hold memories, emotions, and even ancestral patterns that shape how we move through the world.
As an Asian immigrant therapist, I know that healing isn’t just personal—it’s cultural, historical, and deeply connected to the spaces we experience. Many of us carry the weight of unspoken expectations, intergenerational trauma, and the complexity of belonging. Whether you’re balancing multiple cultural identities, navigating family dynamics, or processing the impact of racism, oppression, or trauma, I offer a space where every part of you is seen and valued—and where you can share your voice and truest self.
Maybe you’re here because you’re…
Culturally attuned.
You don’t have to explain why setting boundaries feels impossible or why prioritizing yourself brings guilt. I already understand.
Direct & compassionate.
I’ll be honest with you, but I’ll always hold space for you with warmth and understanding.
Grounding.
Healing isn’t just about talking—it’s about feeling. We’ll tune into your body’s wisdom to uncover what words can’t always express.
Unconventional.
I don’t just sit back and nod. I engage, challenge, and help you see patterns you might not notice on your own.
Empowering.
You are not broken. I’ll help you see your strength, even when you can’t.
Liberating.
You’ve spent so much of your life meeting expectations. Here, you get to explore who you are—without guilt or pressure.
My Background
As a contemplative somatic psychotherapist and coach, I blend mindfulness, meditation, and evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT with somatic psychotherapy and neurosciencebased coaching. This integrative approach fosters a deeper mind-body connection, as the body holds wisdom and trauma that, when acknowledged, enhances healing and transformation.
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​By combining Eastern traditions with Western practices, I offer a holistic, trauma-informed way to help clients cultivate mindfulness, deepen self-awareness, regulate emotions, explore personal meaning, heal childhood trauma, and develop practical skills for navigating the world as an AAPI, HSP, or Empath.
Education & Licensure
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M.A. in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University
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B.S. in Psychology from Loyola University
Trainings & Certifications
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Certified Hakomi Therapist
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​Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
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Zen Practitioner under my Roshi in Japan
