Welcome to Sakura Counseling. The cherry blossom is the symbol of our journey together as we explore the fragility and beauty of life.
Sakura was founded to inspire healing without stigmatization, letting go of unproductive narratives that have been placed on you by society, friends, family, romantic relationships, systems, or even yourself. Sakura believes in helping you to let go of all the chains that keep you from thriving.
Our clinicians believe in the power of healing, but they also bring in shared identities where a safe place can truly be built. Building community is one of our essential beliefs but a community needs diversity to truly survive and thrive.
We hope one of us can be your guide. It cannot happen without you.
All clinicians are supervised and/or clinically supported by either Marie Mellberg, CRC, LPC and/or Myra Sicilia, LPC, and/or David Marcus, NCC, LPC
Amaya
Counseling Student Intern
Hi there! I’m Amaya. I’m passionate about walking alongside people as they explore who they are—especially in the context of their relationships, cultures, emotions, and lived experiences.
Annaliese
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Annaliese. I believe connection is the antidote to suffering. I hope our work together will aid in deepening your connection to your true self, your loved ones, and the world around you.
Lisa
Counseling Student Intern
Hi, I’m Lisa. Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, especially when you’re having to navigate inevitable changes. I aim to work alongside you, helping clarify and achieve the aspirations that bring you to therapy.
Annalise
Counseling Associate
Hi, I’m Annalise. It takes courage to meet oneself with the witness of another. We will work together to build upon your strengths and support your present intentions for your therapy and self-development.
Sophia
Counseling Student Intern
Hi, I’m Sophia. Whether you’re here out of curiosity, frustration, or hope for something different, I want to acknowledge the effort it took to get to this point. You deserve support that truly meets you where you are.
Anissa
Counseling Student Intern
Hi, I’m Anissa. I believe that meaningful and healthy relationships with friends, families, and partners leads to high quality of life and personal well-being. I aim to support people to find the unique balance that builds strong relationships
Monica
Counseling Student Intern
I’m Monica, a queer, disabled counselor dedicated to supporting individuals and families, with a special focus on the LGBTQIA+ community. I take a relational, cultural, and feminist approach to help navigate identity, relationships, and life’s challenges.
Tehniya
Licensed Counselor
My name is Tehniya. I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment to share lived experiences. It takes courage and willingness to change; to dedicate your time, energy, and efforts to heal from past traumas.
Michele
Counseling Associate
Hi, I’m Michele. Together, we’ll build a safe, supportive environment—a sanctuary where you can explore your healing journey, free from judgment, and discover your unique path to learning and growth.
Natasha
Counseling Associate
Hi, I’m Natasha. Having personally navigated the challenges of displacement, immigration, and motherhood, I believe in the power of building meaningful connections on our path toward resilience.
Rach
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Rach. I believe in the power of community and have a deep appreciation for the power we can create when community and healing work in tandem.
Angelo
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Angelo. I believe that each person has the capacity to heal, grow, and live an authentic and meaningful life.
Nat
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Nat. Together, we will create a space where your truest self gets to be seen, heard, and celebrated as you navigate life’s transitions and challenges.
Kate
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Kate. Sometimes it’s easy to lose our sense of ourselves due to trauma therefore my hope is to help you feel connected with yourself to allow you to gain a deeper understanding of who you are.
Keidi
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Keidi. Everything in life comes back to relationships. By intentionally attending to and nurturing our relationships to others, we deepen our connection to ourselves.
Quill
Counselor Associate
My name is Quill. Connection to community and to the natural world is important for growth and healing, and that healing must exist in relation to others as well as ourselves.
Riah
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Riah. I hope to offer a space that honors your stories, where you feel seen, understood, and at home within yourself.
Renee
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Renee. I believe that you are the expert on your life and will work as your guide as we explore the history of patterns and stories that have shaped who you are today.
Rinny
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Rinny. I believe it is an honor to witness the stories of who you are, who you were and who you hope to become.
Jamal
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Jamal. By taking accountability for what we can change and honing the skills to accept what we cannot, we become more adept custodians of our mental well-being.
Alexandria
Counseling Student Intern
My name is Alexandria. We will work to understand how your family of origin and cultural influences shape you, freeing you to choose how you show up in the world.
Peter
Counselor Associate
My name is Peter. I specialize in using art therapy as a great way to begin the therapeutic process and further explore the unseen and unsaid aspects of our lives.
Tikhon
Counselor Associate
My name is Tikhon. I believe everyone can find healing in an atmosphere of non-judgment, validation, and empathy. Acceptance and honesty can perform miracles.
Vedalia
Counselor Associate
My name is Vedalia. My aim is to help you heal more deeply from old wounds by gradually traveling to places within yourself that you might be afraid to go.
Vy
Counselor Associate
My name is Vy. I believe that you are the expert in your lived experiences and that together we can create an engaging environment where you feel safe, respected, and heard.
Madz
Counselor Associate
My name is Madz. I truly believe there is bravery in slowing down with someone else and beginning to consider that your pain could use another heart to hold it.
Morgan
Counselor Associate
My name is Morgan. Life is messy, rich, and full of tangles. I am here to help you explore each twist and curve in depth so that you can embrace and embody your authentic self.
David
Licensed Counselor & Clinical Supervisor
My name is David. My passion is to create a space for every individual to be seen for who they are and valued for their experience where the world sometimes says otherwise.
Summer
Licensed Counselor
My name is Summer. I believe we often hold the answers to life’s most difficult questions and sometimes need help tapping into our innate wisdom and inner knowing.
Abby
Counselor Associate
My name is Abby. Awareness, recognition, and acceptance are some of the first steps of achieving lasting change. My goal is to help you move past these first steps and create a story of healing, growth, and resilience.
Kade
Counselor Associate
My name is Kade. Healing while living in an oppressive system often requires resourcing to develop the skills to break generational cycles. You deserve kindness, healing, peace, and to be affirmed in who you are.
Natasha
Counselor Associate
My name is Natasha. Every person has the wisdom and capacity for change within themselves, and my role is to journey alongside you, identifying and co-creating skills and resources that lead to meaningful change.
Tehya
Counselor Associate
My name is Tehya. We will work to heal the beliefs that shrink the vastness of our identities and desires. Our investment in collective healing creates a ripple effect of possibility.
Nancy
Licensed Counselor
I’m Nancy. Our collaborative therapeutic relationship will be paramount. We will navigate from being stuck and move toward an engaging life in a nourishing way.
Myra
Clinical Supervisor
My name is Myra and I founded Sakura Counseling for individuals and couples searching for a safe space to unpack their concerns.
Marie
Clinical Supervisor
My name is Marie (pronounced like “Mary”). I believe that every person has a best self and that by tapping into our strengths we can precipitate lasting change.