Individual therapy for
adults in Hawaii and Oregon.
Anxiety is getting in your way.
Your worries are draining you of time and energy.
The life you want seems out of reach.
You forget to take care of yourself because you’re so busy taking care of others.
You feel misunderstood or isolated because of cultural issues.
You want to work with a therapist who will listen deeply and holistically,
who respects your identities and perspectives,
and also collaborates with you to take your next steps in healing.
You’re looking for relief.
You want to seek guidance from someone who has helped others with similar challenges. You also want to work with someone you feel comfortable opening up to, who gets you and your pain.
Hi, I’m Emily.
(She/Her/Hers)
I grew up on Oʻahu as a hapa girl — second-generation Japanese-American and part White. My biracial identity taught me early about holding multiple perspectives, listening deeply, and appreciating the many ways culture and family shape who we are. These experiences ground the way I show up as a psychologist today: with openness, curiosity, and a commitment to honoring the whole of who you are.
I’m also a mother and a caregiver to my parents. Outside of my work, I find joy in gardening, baking, and spending time with family. These personal roles remind me daily of the importance of presence, patience, and compassion — qualities I strive to bring into every therapy session.
My Approach
I help people change their relationship with anxiety and self-doubt by guiding them to address the roots of the problem. By focusing on the past and the present as well as working to uncover more of your emotions and needs, we can better understand how things got stuck and empower you to chart a new path forward.
A Space Just for You
If you are someone who gives a lot to others yet struggles quietly inside with self-doubt, unmet needs, or a relentless inner critic, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can be a space where all parts of you are welcomed — your feelings, your cultural background, your story — and where healing happens moment by moment.
