Psychotherapy
I work with the following areas. Clients are adults and teens.
Conflict in Relationship (at home, at work, or/and at school)
Anxiety
Feeling unmotivated /Isolated/depressed
Adjustment issues （cultural issues in America, Language issues, home-sick, etc)
Daily Stress
Trauma from illness (includes hospitalization), injury, and car accidents
Loss of loved ones
Anger Management
Panic Disorder
Low Self-Esteem
Communication issues
Psychological Trauma from pregnancy or from giving birth
Children with medical issues or trauma ( or siblings of a child who is sick)
Children with anxiety issues
Children who have tics, stuttering, nail biting, selective mutism symptoms.
Couple's Therapy
I specialize in international/interracial/intercultural Dating, marriage or partnership:
The sessions focus on understanding the relationship patterns, creating closeness and intimacy, and enhancing communication skills within the relationship, while understanding each partner's unique differences. Mizuho has been trained in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) which is an evidence based couple therapy intervention.
Do you find yourself holding back in your relationship to avoid conflict, even when your heart feels unheard? Do you feel like you’re the only one trying to keep things together, or that your background and culture make it harder to be understood?
Couples therapy offers a space to slow down, feel truly seen, and uncover what’s happening beneath the surface of repeated arguments. It’s a place to reconnect, communicate, and move forward together, aligned in your love and care.
Life gets complicated when you’re balancing work, family, cultural differences, and so many roles at once. It can be hard to know what you truly feel and want, and even harder to share it safely in your most important relationship.
In my practice, I specialize in couples therapy, drawing on evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners reconnect and communicate more deeply. Over the years, I’ve been deeply moved to witness couples who initially feel distant, misunderstood, or alone in their relationship gradually learn to share their feelings, respond to each other with care, and rebuild trust.
Seeing two people transform from feeling isolated within their relationship to feeling truly seen and understood is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. I bring warmth, experience, humor, and a guiding presence so that both partners can feel safe to explore their emotions, express their needs, and create a partnership that feels supportive, connecting, and alive.
About Insurance —
I am an out-of-network provider for health insurance companies. I will be happy to provide you with session receipts along with all necessary information to allow you to submit the claim to your insurance provider.
Social & Emotional Skills Building for Young Adults.
I work with young adults using talk, creative arts, and drama therapy techniques.
I work with young adults who are curious about their feelings, their choices, and their relationships, both with themselves and with others. In our sessions, you’ll have a safe, playful space to explore your thoughts, express your emotions, and get to know yourself more deeply.
Sometimes it helps to have a mentor or therapist you trust, someone outside your family, to reflect with you and support your growth.
Currently I work with young adults at their various stages and challenges:
I work with young adults who:
Are hard on themselves or struggle with self-confidence
Want to explore creativity or self-expression (acting, improvisation, art)
Need support navigating romantic relationships and friendships
Experience anxiety, shyness, or social challenges
Are adjusting to changes in family life, like separation, divorce, or blended families
Are children of immigrants, balancing their own growth while feeling loyalty or guilt toward their parents