I am a certified Gestalt therapist with a Master’s in expressive arts therapy. I use the arts to help clients develop body awareness and self-understanding, tailoring each session to individual abilities. My eclectic approach supports those navigating historical family traumas, family conflicts, and relationships from present/here-and-now attitudes.

As a blind Japanese immigrant, I utilize my strong intentional empathetic and imaginative listening abilities working with differently-abled people, changing circumstances and various ethnic/cultural differences.

In sessions, I combine Gestalt techniques like guided imagery and expressive arts, including movement, music, visual art, writing, and drama. I focus on guiding clients toward realizations and self-guidance rather than quick fixes. In my relation with the person seeking therapy, I help them take meaningful steps forward.