Struggling with anxiety in Japan? You're not alone..

Specialized anxiety therapy for expats in Japan

Japan is known for safety, but as a foreigner struggling with anxiety, it can feel like there isn't a safe place to land if you fall.

If you're experiencing anxiety, panic episodes, intrusive thoughts, or a deep sense of not belonging, it's not "just you."

I specialize in helping expats in Japan build insight into unhelpful patterns and develop counterintuitive, evidence-based skills to work through anxiety in many forms:

What You Might Be Feeling . . .

  • Constant worry that interferes with work or relationships
  • A sense that you're surviving in Japan, but not grounded or moving forward
  • Feeling disconnected or overwhelmed in social situations
  • Sudden panic that seems to come out of nowhere
  • Intrusive thoughts that are difficult to control
  • A general sense of stress, tension, or "never feeling settled"

How Therapy Can Help

I offer therapy that is collaborative and focused on tailored, practical tools so you can:

  • Better understand patterns that reinforce anxiety
  • Explore counterintuitive strategies to shift how you relate to anxiety
  • Build resilience and self-trust
  • Reconnect with who you are — beyond anxiety
  • Develop more fulfilling relationships

I use a blended approach, drawing from a variety of evidence-based therapies:

Other Concerns I Work With

While anxiety is the primary focus of my work, life isn't one-dimensional. Many clients bring in other concerns as well.

Some other concerns I may be able to support you with include:

  • Challenges adjusting to life in Japan
  • Relationship challenges
  • Career issues and concerns
  • Avoidance and procrastination
  • Frustration and anger

If you're not sure whether therapy is right for what you're going through, you're welcome to reach out. We can talk through it together in a free consultation.

Change Begins With a Simple Conversation...

The first step is a free video consultation to:

  • Talk about your concerns and the things you want to change
  • Explore if we're a good fit
  • Talk about how we might collaborate on a path towards change

There's no expectation or pressure to start therapy.

Book Free 25-min Consultation

Common Concerns

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Have other questions? Contact me or visit the FAQ page.

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    Imagine being asked to lead a meeting that can’t end until all 50 attendees fully agree with your idea. Every single person needs to be 100% on board and excited. If you’re lucky, 40 agree. But a few want more data. Some say, “Yeah, but..” Others say, “What if..?” The meeting drags on. More ideas. Less consensus. No action. Most
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    Labeling anxiety as the problem often is the problem. It positions anxiety as an enemy to battle. And it will fight back hard. But what if anxiety isn’t the enemy? What if it’s just a wave to learn to ride? A weather system to allow to pass. When we stop fighting, we can start listening. And anxiety becomes a surprisingly
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    The alarm brain always finds the next emergency. It pushes us to act fast, keep up, stay safe, don’t fall behind! Every so often, it’s right and protects us. But most of the time, rushing to put out every alarm bell’s “fire” leads to more “fires.” Long-term, it’s more sustainable to teach ourselves to let the “fire” burn while simultaneously