Marriage & Family Student Intern
Hi there! I’m Amaya (she/her). I am biracial (Japanese-Caucasian), neurodivergent (ADHD), able-bodied, and a cis-woman. I am a queer affirming, neuro affirming, and body positive therapist. People of all walks of life are welcome in my therapeutic space. If you’re looking for a traditional office or therapist, my vibe is going to be different! I embrace complexity. As a mixed-race woman, I realize how healing it is to have a space where all parts of you are welcome. To me, therapy is a place to reconnect with yourself and others in relationships. I’m passionate about walking alongside people as they explore who they are, especially in the context of their relationships and emotions.
Whether you’re coming in as an individual, couple, or family, I aim to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel truly seen and heard. I know that being vulnerable can be hard. You don’t have to do it alone! Using a trauma-informed approach, I aim to support clients at their own pace. I also encourage feedback and an open dialogue in our work together. I want to know what works best to support you! While I will challenge you, I will never push you to a place that feels unsafe. I believe in the ongoing process of consent in therapy, and you have the autonomy to decide what you are ready to explore.
I aim to work with clients who may struggle with communicating within their relationships or expressing their internal experiences effectively. I also support couples with mixed neurotype presentations. Whether my help includes facilitating greater emotional connection to self and others, or understanding what barriers stand in the way, I believe that meaningful change can be achieved through increased awareness. My goal is to help you respond instead of react.
I work from Internal Family Systems, where all parts of you are welcome and encouraged to explore this therapeutic space with compassion and understanding. I also incorporate somatic awareness and self-regulation techniques into our work, recognizing that building awareness of our body’s nervous system and its unique expression is a powerful resource in healing. Presence is a key part of showing up authentically, both for yourself and in your relationships with others. I want to help you feel like yourself again.
I’m particularly drawn to working with: couples, mixed neurotype couples, families, neurodiverse identities, biracial/multiracial folks, BIPOC, Asian Americans, and LGBTQ+ folx. I also work with those in high-conflict relationships or anyone seeking deeper emotional intimacy and self-awareness.