- Addiction support
- Relationship work
- English and Japanese
About Yuki
Yuki Sugisaki is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of experience guiding people through addiction, mood struggles, and relationship strain. She offers calm, practical support and aims to help clients find clearer steps forward when life feels stuck or overwhelming.
Her work often centers on addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns. She draws on experience with drug and alcohol issues while also addressing depression, anxiety, and trauma-related reactions. Yuki listens for what matters most to each person and helps them identify doable next steps.
She uses approaches that focus on connection and problem-solving. That can mean looking at how relationships affect feelings and behavior, or teaching specific skills to manage strong emotions and unhelpful thinking. Sessions tend to emphasize clear goals and real-life strategies clients can practice between visits.
Yuki also supports people dealing with family conflict, codependency, caregiving stress, and grief. She works with issues such as finances, career uncertainty, sleep problems, and questions about life purpose in addition to clinical concerns like bipolar disorder and OCD symptoms.
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and Yuki accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Yuki uses therapy methods that combine relationship-focused understanding with practical skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships and helps people change patterns that cause pain. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experience, giving space to be heard and to decide the next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific tools to recognize and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That means the plan can shift over time as needs and priorities change.
The biography does not list session formats, so confirm options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy week, lets them connect from different time zones, or makes follow-up meetings easier to schedule. Sessions can support practical goals such as coping with addiction cravings, managing mood swings, addressing financial stress, or improving communication in relationships without requiring major changes to daily routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship strain. Additional areas include grief, parenting stress, money and financial issues, and career questions.
What is her general approach to therapy?
She blends attachment-informed and client-centered work with practical techniques from CBT and DBT. The focus is on understanding relationships, managing emotions, and building small, doable skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with addiction, co-occurring mental health issues, and related family concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California.
Can I work with her if I speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and she is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.