Michiko Yamaguchi

I'm a licensed therapist in New York who specializes in working with adolescents and adults — particularly those navigating anxiety, depression, or the complicated feelings that come with cultural identity, immigration, and belonging. With over 25 years of experience working with adolescents in schools and adults in private practice, I bring cultural sensitivity and clinical expertise to every session. Whether you're a teen navigating school pressures, an adult facing life transitions, or a parent seeking guidance, you deserve care that honors your cultural identity.

My approach is collaborative and adapts to what you're actually dealing with, not a rigid method. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and humanistic frameworks, which means we'll explore both the patterns from your past and practical ways to shift what's happening right now. For clients navigating multicultural or bicultural identity, I pay particular attention to how family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the weight of intergenerational pressures shape anxiety and sense of self. I believe insight and practical change can happen at the same time.

The first session is really yours to use however feels most useful — some people arrive with a clear sense of what they want to work on, others just know something feels off. I'll ask questions to understand your background, what's brought you here, and what you're hoping for. There's no pressure to share more than you're ready to. By the end, we'll have a sense of whether we're a good fit and what a path forward could look like. Most clients leave the first session feeling like they were actually heard — that's the goal.