I am a psychologist licensed in Nevada and Hawaii with over 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy and assessments. I have worked with clients with various concerns including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, adjustment issues, family issues, relationship issues, attention/concentration issues, and parenting concerns. Working through issues with the family of origin, cultural differences, and adjusting to living in another country are also additional focuses of my practice.
My therapy modality is client-centered, solution-focused approach. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical therapy, and family systems theory. Depending on your specific concerns and needs, we can collaboratively tailor our treatment approach that best suits you.
I truly believe in the goodness and strength in each of us. My goal is to assist you to become the best therapist you can be to guide you through the journey of life.
Looking forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Body image, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Guilt and shame, Multicultural Concerns, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Ayako Sakuragi. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Sakuragi is a great therapist, I was new to therapy and a little nervous before our first session but Dr. Sakuragi made me feel comfortable and helped me open up and share my thoughts. She recommended a few really good books on the issues I was dealing with and the were extremely helpful. Thank you Dr. Sakuragi
Written on Apr 16, 2022 after therapy with Ayako for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
I have really grown and loved my experience with Dr. Sakuragi. She is so sweet, I feel so safe in my sessions with her. I never feel judged and I really feel like she hears me. I’m so grateful to have her as my therapist. She’s very quick to respond, very caring, and so knowledgeable.
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Ayako for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder