Japanese-Speaking Therapists in San Francisco, CA

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Yuko Ninomiya
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
現代の生活リズムはとても早く、毎日の生活に追われ、ストレス源も多く、自分の心の声に耳を傾けることは忘れられがちです。心の疲れや不調は、うつや不安、パニック、不眠、過食、慢性的な体の不調といったさまざまな形をとって現れます。ひとりで悩まず、心の中の思いをカウンセラーに話していくことで、抑えこんでいた感情が徐々に吐き出され、混乱していた思考が整理されていきます。
現代の生活リズムはとても早く、毎日の生活に追われ、ストレス源も多く、自分の心の声に耳を傾けることは忘れられがちです。心の疲れや不調は、うつや不安、パニック、不眠、過食、慢性的な体の不調といったさまざまな形をとって現れます。ひとりで悩まず、心の中の思いをカウンセラーに話していくことで、抑えこんでいた感情が徐々に吐き出され、混乱していた思考が整理されていきます。
(415) 403-2730 View (415) 403-2730
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Ryoko Nagata Chernomaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
San Francisco, CA 94115
あなたには、以下のような悩みがおありでしょうか。例えば、「一日中ベッドから起き上がれない」、「自分のことが好きになれない」、「過去の嫌な思い出から逃れられない」などの、気持ちの落ち込みや過去のトラウマに関する悩み。もしくは、「パートナーにいらいらをぶつけてしまう」「子供に怒鳴るのをやめられない」「いつも同僚に対してキツくあたってしまう」、などの、怒りの感情に関する悩み。もし一つでもおありなら、心理セラピーによって、あなたの問題解決のお手伝いができるかもしれません。
あなたには、以下のような悩みがおありでしょうか。例えば、「一日中ベッドから起き上がれない」、「自分のことが好きになれない」、「過去の嫌な思い出から逃れられない」などの、気持ちの落ち込みや過去のトラウマに関する悩み。もしくは、「パートナーにいらいらをぶつけてしまう」「子供に怒鳴るのをやめられない」「いつも同僚に対してキツくあたってしまう」、などの、怒りの感情に関する悩み。もし一つでもおありなら、心理セラピーによって、あなたの問題解決のお手伝いができるかもしれません。
(415) 534-6026 View (415) 534-6026
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Sayo Matsuda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
日本とアメリカの文化の違い、仕事場でのストレス、家庭での問題などを相談してください。私は日本の大学を卒業後にカリフォルニアの大学院で心理学を学びました。大学院在住は私自身がクライアントとしてセラピーを受ける経験もあり、クライアントさんに寄り添ったセラピーを提供しています。
日本とアメリカの文化の違い、仕事場でのストレス、家庭での問題などを相談してください。私は日本の大学を卒業後にカリフォルニアの大学院で心理学を学びました。大学院在住は私自身がクライアントとしてセラピーを受ける経験もあり、クライアントさんに寄り添ったセラピーを提供しています。
(424) 378-0661 View (424) 378-0661
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Tenei Nakahara (杨天婴)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
No matter what is happening in your life and what you are going through, you can expect me to hold a dedicated relational container to meet you with compassion, empathy, warmth, and curiosity. I believe these qualities of mine are what make a therapeutic relationship successful to accompany your healing and transformative journey. I don’t take your trust lightly, and I believe trust and safety are earned in an on-going process.
No matter what is happening in your life and what you are going through, you can expect me to hold a dedicated relational container to meet you with compassion, empathy, warmth, and curiosity. I believe these qualities of mine are what make a therapeutic relationship successful to accompany your healing and transformative journey. I don’t take your trust lightly, and I believe trust and safety are earned in an on-going process.
(415) 853-3014 View (415) 853-3014
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Tomomi Yamada Rector
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, LPCC
San Francisco, CA 94110
Service Provided also in Japanese
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. My clients describe me "DIFFERENT" and "EFFECTIVE". I will help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Service Provided also in Japanese
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. My clients describe me "DIFFERENT" and "EFFECTIVE". I will help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
(415) 813-6485 View (415) 813-6485
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Kavitha Goldowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
7 Endorsed
Online Only
I have over 15 years experience working with individuals and couples. My area of expertise includes working with ethnic and multicultural population and addressing issues related to couples in inter-racial marriages, struggles with cultural assimilation and family relationship dynamics. I speak 5 languages and I am keenly aware of the specific issues faced by Indian-Americans in particular and Asian Americans in general, especially with regards to struggles with personal and cultural identity. I offer brief and long term models of therapy via telehealth/online medium.
I have over 15 years experience working with individuals and couples. My area of expertise includes working with ethnic and multicultural population and addressing issues related to couples in inter-racial marriages, struggles with cultural assimilation and family relationship dynamics. I speak 5 languages and I am keenly aware of the specific issues faced by Indian-Americans in particular and Asian Americans in general, especially with regards to struggles with personal and cultural identity. I offer brief and long term models of therapy via telehealth/online medium.
(707) 549-6681 View (707) 549-6681
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Marina Counseling | Affirming & Inclusive Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Our diverse team of therapists provides trauma-informed, holistic, and culturally-sensitive psychotherapy for adults, children, teens, couples, and families, in person in San Francisco's Marina and Downtown districts, and virtually for residents in all of California. Our sliding scale is thoughtfully adjusted to your financial circumstances. We take great care to connect you with a therapist who resonates with your lived experience and the challenges you're facing.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Our diverse team of therapists provides trauma-informed, holistic, and culturally-sensitive psychotherapy for adults, children, teens, couples, and families, in person in San Francisco's Marina and Downtown districts, and virtually for residents in all of California. Our sliding scale is thoughtfully adjusted to your financial circumstances. We take great care to connect you with a therapist who resonates with your lived experience and the challenges you're facing.
(415) 563-2137 View (415) 563-2137
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Dr. Fukiko Shibahara
Psychologist, PsyD, CEIM
Online Only
Hi, I’m Dr. Fukiko Shibahara, a licensed clinical psychologist in California. You may appear composed on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, inadequate, helpless, or stuck in painful emotional patterns. Many of my psychotherapy clients are navigating loss, childhood trauma, intimacy challenges, or major life transitions such as separation, pregnancy, parenthood, adoption, family conflict, or job loss. You may experience low motivation, irritability, occasional anger, or deep sadness, and fear being judged for having emotional needs. Therapy offers a compassionate and safe collaborative space for healing, insight, and lasting change.
Hi, I’m Dr. Fukiko Shibahara, a licensed clinical psychologist in California. You may appear composed on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, inadequate, helpless, or stuck in painful emotional patterns. Many of my psychotherapy clients are navigating loss, childhood trauma, intimacy challenges, or major life transitions such as separation, pregnancy, parenthood, adoption, family conflict, or job loss. You may experience low motivation, irritability, occasional anger, or deep sadness, and fear being judged for having emotional needs. Therapy offers a compassionate and safe collaborative space for healing, insight, and lasting change.
(341) 766-0782 View (341) 766-0782
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Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109
Are you feeling burned out in your career, caught between the desire for change and the need to maintain performance? It's possible to achieve balance by embracing both productivity and self-care. I'm here to support you as you navigate life's complexities, helping you sharpen your communication skills and build the confidence needed to achieve your goals. With practical tools based on innovative approaches, you can live mindfully and maximize your potential.
Are you feeling burned out in your career, caught between the desire for change and the need to maintain performance? It's possible to achieve balance by embracing both productivity and self-care. I'm here to support you as you navigate life's complexities, helping you sharpen your communication skills and build the confidence needed to achieve your goals. With practical tools based on innovative approaches, you can live mindfully and maximize your potential.
(415) 612-5023 View (415) 612-5023
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Honeycomb Wellness Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
We believe that the value of your health goes beyond just your physical health. Emotional, psychological and social health are important in creating overall health and well being. It is our goal at Honeycomb Group to help you become the person, couple or family you want to be, and uncover your full potential.
We believe that the value of your health goes beyond just your physical health. Emotional, psychological and social health are important in creating overall health and well being. It is our goal at Honeycomb Group to help you become the person, couple or family you want to be, and uncover your full potential.
(415) 338-9366 View (415) 338-9366
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Yuko Kobayashi
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Sessions are available in English and Japanese.
You may appear successful and capable on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or never quite enough inside. Perhaps you struggle with depression, trauma, self-doubt, relationship pain, or difficult relationships with parents and family. Many people carry silent emotional burdens for years while trying to meet expectations and care for others. I work with adults seeking deeper healing and meaningful change. I especially help Asian American and bicultural clients navigating guilt, family pressure, perfectionism, identity conflicts, and balancing two worlds.
Sessions are available in English and Japanese.
You may appear successful and capable on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or never quite enough inside. Perhaps you struggle with depression, trauma, self-doubt, relationship pain, or difficult relationships with parents and family. Many people carry silent emotional burdens for years while trying to meet expectations and care for others. I work with adults seeking deeper healing and meaningful change. I especially help Asian American and bicultural clients navigating guilt, family pressure, perfectionism, identity conflicts, and balancing two worlds.
(415) 968-0183 View (415) 968-0183
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Ryoko Moriguchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
I work with clients with PTSD and other trauma-related issues including anxiety, depression, dissociation, and addiction. My clients sought out therapy to gain a safe space to make sense of past traumatic events and how these past experiences continue to affect thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Their complex trauma often leads to intense emotions like shame, fear, anger and sadness. Others feel fragmented or disconnected from themselves. If these are what is happening with you, therapy can help you to regulate emotions, rediscover your sense of yourself, and restore your confidence.
I work with clients with PTSD and other trauma-related issues including anxiety, depression, dissociation, and addiction. My clients sought out therapy to gain a safe space to make sense of past traumatic events and how these past experiences continue to affect thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Their complex trauma often leads to intense emotions like shame, fear, anger and sadness. Others feel fragmented or disconnected from themselves. If these are what is happening with you, therapy can help you to regulate emotions, rediscover your sense of yourself, and restore your confidence.
(415) 877-4239 View (415) 877-4239
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Octave - Downtown SF Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
San Francisco, CA 94105
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. We partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. We partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
(415) 366-2851 View (415) 366-2851
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Chiaki Sasaki
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a bilingual Japanese-speaking therapist, I also support clients navigating identity and cultural expectations.
You appear successful, driven, and in control—but deep down you’re anxious, overwhelmed, and living in the state of high alert. You’re someone who achieves at a high level that everyone relies on, yet still find yourself overthinking, overworking, and feeling like it’s never enough. It’s exhausting to always be 'on,' carrying so much without the space to slow down. But you’re ready for a change—to move beyond overfunctioning and rediscover your balance. More than anything, you’re ready to feel grounded, connected, and at ease in your life and relationships again. I’m here to help you get there.
As a bilingual Japanese-speaking therapist, I also support clients navigating identity and cultural expectations.
You appear successful, driven, and in control—but deep down you’re anxious, overwhelmed, and living in the state of high alert. You’re someone who achieves at a high level that everyone relies on, yet still find yourself overthinking, overworking, and feeling like it’s never enough. It’s exhausting to always be 'on,' carrying so much without the space to slow down. But you’re ready for a change—to move beyond overfunctioning and rediscover your balance. More than anything, you’re ready to feel grounded, connected, and at ease in your life and relationships again. I’m here to help you get there.
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Photo of Golee Castleberry - Octave - Financial District SF Clinic, Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Octave - Financial District SF Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Online Only
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. We partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. We partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
(415) 634-1043 View (415) 634-1043
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Mitsue Nakagaki Karaman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer telehealth sessions in English and Japanese for clients in California and New Hampshire.
Hi, I offer multicultural therapy for professionals, individuals, and couples in CA & NH. You may be used to holding a great deal—managing expectations, staying composed, and continuing to move forward even when something feels off. Over time, this can begin to feel like burnout, emotional fatigue, or a quiet sense of disconnection from yourself or your relationships. I offer a space to slow down, take a breath, and make sense of your experiences with greater clarity. I work with multicultural individuals, professionals, and couples navigating stress, identity, and relational patterns that feel difficult to shift.
I offer telehealth sessions in English and Japanese for clients in California and New Hampshire.
Hi, I offer multicultural therapy for professionals, individuals, and couples in CA & NH. You may be used to holding a great deal—managing expectations, staying composed, and continuing to move forward even when something feels off. Over time, this can begin to feel like burnout, emotional fatigue, or a quiet sense of disconnection from yourself or your relationships. I offer a space to slow down, take a breath, and make sense of your experiences with greater clarity. I work with multicultural individuals, professionals, and couples navigating stress, identity, and relational patterns that feel difficult to shift.
(415) 358-7182 View (415) 358-7182
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Joe Mutow
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
I have provided therapy for individuals (children K-12 and adults), family, group, and couple sessions for over ten years. My modality is Cognitive Behavioral which means we believe it is not the event itself but how we perceive and react to the circumstance that may cause a problem. We will explore different possibilities through our session and discover what may serve us the best in pursuing happiness.
I have provided therapy for individuals (children K-12 and adults), family, group, and couple sessions for over ten years. My modality is Cognitive Behavioral which means we believe it is not the event itself but how we perceive and react to the circumstance that may cause a problem. We will explore different possibilities through our session and discover what may serve us the best in pursuing happiness.
(909) 316-1947 View (909) 316-1947
Photo of Claire Greenwood, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Claire Greenwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work mostly with queer, trans, and non-binary clients, children of immigrants, or folks with some kind of neurodivergence like ADHD or autism. I've found that folks with gender expansive identities often have overlapping experiences with autism, depression, anxiety or PTSD, and so our work addresses all of these things. I also treat therapists, doctors, and first responders.
I work mostly with queer, trans, and non-binary clients, children of immigrants, or folks with some kind of neurodivergence like ADHD or autism. I've found that folks with gender expansive identities often have overlapping experiences with autism, depression, anxiety or PTSD, and so our work addresses all of these things. I also treat therapists, doctors, and first responders.
(415) 341-9809 View (415) 341-9809
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Dr. Jayn Rajandran PsyD / Jayn.Org
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, IO, Psych, CGE
San Francisco, CA 94102
Concierge therapy offered in Palo Alto, Rockridge & SF locations. You decide on the day, time, location, in-person or online. This modality is for busy professionals/students who want to graduate psychotherapy fast. Sessions are fun and focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems. For severe trauma and mental health cases, it can a little longer. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, sexual abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger.
Concierge therapy offered in Palo Alto, Rockridge & SF locations. You decide on the day, time, location, in-person or online. This modality is for busy professionals/students who want to graduate psychotherapy fast. Sessions are fun and focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems. For severe trauma and mental health cases, it can a little longer. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, sexual abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger.
(510) 319-0688 View (510) 319-0688
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Akiko Takeda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Everyday stress, anxiety, and challenges in relationships can quietly affect our mental and physical health, as well as our overall lifestyle. Many people find themselves thinking, “Things just aren’t going well,” “I don’t feel confident,” or “I can’t seem to manage my emotions.” I offer a gentle and supportive space where we can listen to those inner voices together. By exploring your thoughts and concerns at your own pace, we can begin to create a daily life that feels more comfortable and fulfilling for you.
Everyday stress, anxiety, and challenges in relationships can quietly affect our mental and physical health, as well as our overall lifestyle. Many people find themselves thinking, “Things just aren’t going well,” “I don’t feel confident,” or “I can’t seem to manage my emotions.” I offer a gentle and supportive space where we can listen to those inner voices together. By exploring your thoughts and concerns at your own pace, we can begin to create a daily life that feels more comfortable and fulfilling for you.
(626) 621-3434 View (626) 621-3434

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