Mariko Kemble

Hi, glad you're here! My name is Mariko, and I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating grief, anxiety, family conflict, relationship concerns, and the impact of earlier life experiences that continue to show up in the present.

I have experience working with clients across the lifespan, from children through adults, though I especially enjoy working with young adults as they work through relationships, identity, and major life transitions. My background includes supporting clients through trauma, grief and loss, mood-related concerns such as depression and anxiety, and challenges related to self-esteem and body image.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care. I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Instead, I work with each person based on what they need in the moment. I consider how family, culture, identity, and relationships shape emotional experiences and relationships. I also incorporate EMDR when appropriate to help process distressing experiences in a way that reduces their emotional intensity over time.

The first session is focused on getting a clear sense of what’s bringing you in and what you’re hoping to get out of therapy. There’s no pressure to share everything at once. We’ll move at a pace that feels right to you!

I also spend time understanding your history, current stressors, and what support has or hasn’t felt helpful in the past. From there, we start identifying what goals might look like and what direction feels most important to you.

If we sound like we would be a good fit, I would love to connect!