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Saori Miyazaki

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online
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.
As an international consultant and certified Morita Therapy provider, I blend traditional and modern therapies. My areas of speciality are anxiety, imposter syndrome, interpersonal challenges, and life transitions. With over 20 years of experience with all age groups, I stay current by studying and presenting on anxiety treatment at conferences.
Using Naturalistic and Humanistic approaches, I foster a trusting therapeutic relationship that encourages self-development, growth, and creativity. This collaboration enables clients to make meaningful changes in their lives. Contact me today for a FREE 20-minute consultation!
Call or Saori Miyazaki now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 612-5023

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Francisco, CA 94109

(415) 612-5023
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Coping Skills 
$195 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Saori Miyazaki
Let's Connect (415) 612-5023
Photo of Saori Miyazaki, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Francisco, CA 94109

(415) 612-5023
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Coping Skills 
$195 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Saori Miyazaki

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $195
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am happy to issue you "superb ill" for your insurance reimbursement.
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Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 612-5023
"
I am happy to issue you "superb ill" for your insurance reimbursement.
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Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 612-5023

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 88036 Saori Miyazaki
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 21 years
  • Attended New College of California, Graduated 2007
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Japanese Society for Morita Therapy Certificate 48 / 2025
  • Certificate from Japanese Psychology/Todo Institute Certificate / 2007
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I enjoy working with my clients by providing foundational therapeutic tools and my specialty: experiential, hands-on Morita principles. I'm one of the few certified clinical Morita Therapy specialists who are qualified to provide outpatient Morita Therapy and consultation in the US.
Photo of Saori Miyazaki, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 612-5023
"
I enjoy working with my clients by providing foundational therapeutic tools and my specialty: experiential, hands-on Morita principles. I'm one of the few certified clinical Morita Therapy specialists who are qualified to provide outpatient Morita Therapy and consultation in the US.
Photo of Saori Miyazaki, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 612-5023

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Coping Skills

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Pain
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mindfulness, Morita, Naikan, Constructive Living
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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As you have already read, I specialize in helping anxious individuals navigate life's challenges. As a former anxiety sufferer myself, I spent years deepening my research and knowledge in this area. I apply simple, concrete, and natural experiential principles to help "unlearn" the ineffective ways we were taught to manage anxiety.
Photo of Saori Miyazaki, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 612-5023
"
As you have already read, I specialize in helping anxious individuals navigate life's challenges. As a former anxiety sufferer myself, I spent years deepening my research and knowledge in this area. I apply simple, concrete, and natural experiential principles to help "unlearn" the ineffective ways we were taught to manage anxiety.
Photo of Saori Miyazaki, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 612-5023

Endorsement

Yukiko Kawabata Hartman
Yukiko Kawabata Hartman
CounselorMSLPCC
Saori is a knowledgeable and skilled therapist, who truly cares about people and treats them with respect and integrity. Practicing Morita Therapy gives her unique insights into the challenges clients face. I am confident in her work and compassionate care

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Pacific Islander

I also speak

Japanese

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Pacific Islander

I also speak

Japanese

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Morita Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Naikan Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Building on Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered and other Western approaches, I specialize in Morita Therapy, a naturalistic, innovative, and effective modality practiced in Japan for 100 years. You'll regain a sense of control when you're heard, understood, and met where you are. Your session is customized to match your needs.
Photo of Saori Miyazaki, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 612-5023
"
Building on Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered and other Western approaches, I specialize in Morita Therapy, a naturalistic, innovative, and effective modality practiced in Japan for 100 years. You'll regain a sense of control when you're heard, understood, and met where you are. Your session is customized to match your needs.
Photo of Saori Miyazaki, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 612-5023

Location

Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94109

(415) 612-5023
Photo of Saori Miyazaki, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 612-5023
Photo of Saori Miyazaki, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Saori Miyazaki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 612-5023