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Yuki Sugisaki, LMFT

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Japanese
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About Yuki

Yuki Sugisaki is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical experience in California.

Background and approach

She draws on client-centered and attachment-informed perspectives to create a collaborative space where people can explore addiction, mood and anxiety concerns, relationship and family challenges, and identity-related issues such as LGBT concerns. Her work blends practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with an emphasis on emotional connection and safety.

Yuki has extensive experience supporting people facing co-occurring conditions, substance use struggles, and the ripple effects these issues create for loved ones. She also addresses a wide range of life challenges including grief, trauma, self-esteem and intimacy difficulties, sleep problems, and career or purpose questions.

Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and she accepts international clients. Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are, helping them build coping strategies, and partnering to identify realistic goals for change.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Practical Support



Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes understanding how early and current relational patterns shape feelings and behavior; it helps people explore connection, trust, and the ways relationships affect stress and intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and supporting clients to discover their own goals and strengths through empathic presence and validation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and unwanted habits.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust the plan so the therapeutic methods match the client's goals and preferences. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit appointments into busy lives, and access support from California or abroad when international arrangements are appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, eating and sleep problems, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and many other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice blends client-centered listening with attachment-based and skills-focused approaches such as CBT and DBT to balance emotional understanding with practical coping strategies.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families, particularly around addiction, co-occurring mental health concerns, and long-term behavior change.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the credential LMFT and is licensed in California under CA LMFT 51383.
Does she provide services in more than one language?
Yes, sessions are available in English and Japanese, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disorders

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Japanese

What Yuki can help with

Yuki Sugisaki works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and eating disorders.

Yuki works with individuals and their families who struggle with addiction, severe mental health, and co-occurring disorder.

How Yuki approaches therapy

Yuki's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Yuki is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 14 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Yuki aims to support you.