Meet the team

  Seiko (she/her/hers) is an experienced counselor specialized in helping clients ages 12+ who are facing challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, loss, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, multicultural issues and more.

Seiko developed her skills working as a Licensed Professional Counselor through community agencies where she worked with a diverse population of children and adolescents and their families. Having been born and raised in Japan and going through higher education both in Japan and in the U.S., Seiko draws on her diverse background to help her understand that each client has a unique background that shapes who they are.

Seiko uses several different therapeutic approaches including person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and trauma informed techniques. Seiko has completed training in Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and EMDR and incorporates these techniques in sessions depending on the client's needs. Seiko is passionate about walking alongside clients in their path to finding healing, hope, and self-sufficiency. She believes that skills learned in therapy will be a great tool to help clients overcome challenges. She has a heart for working with immigrants, refugees, and people with a multicultural background.

In her free time, Seiko enjoys spending time with her dog. She also likes to travel domestically and internationally to see new places and try new food! Seiko is looking forward to getting to know you and working with you to achieve your goals for mental health wellbeing!