- Addiction counseling
- Relationship work
- Skills for anxiety
About Yuki
Yuki Sugisaki is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family issues, depression, and grief. Sessions are offered in English and Japanese and she also works with people facing co-occurring conditions and severe mental health challenges.
Yuki has a long background in addiction counseling and substance-use work dating back before her LMFT. She has supported people who are navigating recovery, and she also helps those who are worried about a loved one’s substance use. Her approach is practical and direct - she listens, talks through immediate concerns, and helps people build steps they can take between sessions.
She combines several clinical styles to suit different needs. That can look like noticing how past relationships influence current struggles, practicing new skills to manage panic and racing thoughts, or focusing on feelings in close relationships to heal ruptures. Yuki uses methods that emphasize clear goals and manageable changes in daily life.
People often come to her for help with life transitions, career stress, parenting strain, ADHD-related challenges, and sleep or eating issues. She also works with trauma, post-traumatic stress, obsessive thoughts, and bipolar and mood concerns. She is comfortable speaking with clients in English or Japanese.
To begin, the usual first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationship patterns shape current reactions. Online sessions can use that lens to notice patterns in dating, friends, and family interactions and then practice new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. In online sessions CBT can break worries into smaller steps, teach coping skills, and set homework to try between meetings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to feelings in close relationships and helps clarify emotions to repair connections and improve intimacy.Choosing an approach is something to work out together. Yuki will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels useful. That conversation guides whether more CBT-style skills, attachment work, or emotion-focused interaction work will be emphasized. The plan can shift as needs change.
The original profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school, or travel. It also lets people practice skills in the context of their day-to-day life, schedule shorter check-ins if needed, and avoid commuting time so therapy fits into a busy week.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, and other listed areas such as ADHD and eating issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends attachment-informed, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral techniques to set goals and teach practical skills for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked extensively in addiction counseling and co-occurring disorders.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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