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

Specialized therapy for expats in Japan:
Social Anxiety, Panic, OCD, Phobias, & More

Living in Japan as a foreigner can be exciting, but it can also be isolating and emotionally exhausting.

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
  • Feeling disconnected or overwhelmed in social situations
  • Sudden panic that seems to come out of nowhere
  • Intrusive thoughts that are difficult to control
  • Difficulty adjusting to Japanese cultural expectations or routines
  • 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:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Person-Centered Therapy

How Therapy Can Help

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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:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Person-Centered Therapy

Therapy Begins with A Simple Conversation...

Our 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 to start therapy and if I'm not a good fit, I can assist in finding you a therapist who is.

Book Free 25-min Consultation

Common Concerns

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

Thoughts on Anxiety

Jun. 03, 2025

Facing the Storm

The more we resist anxiety, the more it tends to persist. When we try to avoid it, it finds new ways to return. Although very scary, turning towards the storm is often the best way through it. And often the only route to clearer skies.
May. 27, 2025

Acceptance is Not Complacency

There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. It feels like this time is different. In some ways, it is, but that feeling? That’s not so new. Anxiety’s alarm bells can freeze us and make us doubt we’re equipped to handle this time. It pulls our energy toward what we can’t control. To do anything else feels dangerous,
Aug. 20, 2024

I am Thinking…

When we are caught in circular worry, it’s usually a sign that we are over-identifying with the thoughts. One way to create more separation between ourselves and automatic thoughts is by rephrasing the self-talk to “I am thinking. . .” “Bad weather is going to force us to cancel our vacation.” —> “I’m thinking bad weather will force us to

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    Jun. 03, 2025

    Facing the Storm

    The more we resist anxiety, the more it tends to persist. When we try to avoid it, it finds new ways to return. Although very scary, turning towards the storm is often the best way through it. And often the only route to clearer skies.
    May. 27, 2025

    Acceptance is Not Complacency

    There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. It feels like this time is different. In some ways, it is, but that feeling? That’s not so new. Anxiety’s alarm bells can freeze us and make us doubt we’re equipped to handle this time. It pulls our energy toward what we can’t control. To do anything else feels dangerous,
    Aug. 20, 2024

    I am Thinking…

    When we are caught in circular worry, it’s usually a sign that we are over-identifying with the thoughts. One way to create more separation between ourselves and automatic thoughts is by rephrasing the self-talk to “I am thinking. . .” “Bad weather is going to force us to cancel our vacation.” —> “I’m thinking bad weather will force us to