Octavia Fukino, LMFT, LPCC
Trauma and relationship-focused therapist
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment and grief
- CBT EMDR and client-centered
About Octavia Fukino
Octavia Fukino is a licensed clinician with seven years of clinical experience who specializes in trauma, relationship challenges, and related concerns. She holds the credentials LMFT and LPCC - LMFT meaning Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and LPCC meaning Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and brings training in counseling psychology along with a long-standing commitment to supporting people through difficult life transitions.
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA completed in 1990 and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University earned in 2013. Her work has focused on treating trauma and abuse, grief, stress and anxiety, substance use concerns, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, and a range of relational and family issues. She also addresses themes such as attachment struggles, codependency, adoption and foster care dynamics, sexual assault and abuse, and intimacy-related difficulties.
Before widespread use of telehealth she maintained an in-person private practice and values the warmth and trust that develop in therapeutic relationships. Over time she incorporated remote sessions and found that strong therapeutic connection can be maintained through video and phone work when that option better meets a person’s needs. Her personal journey - raising two adopted children, navigating a long marriage that ended in divorce, and returning to school to build a career in counseling - informs a compassionate focus on attachment, grief, healing from betrayal, and recovery from patterns of codependency.
Octavia approaches therapy with an emphasis on building trust, understanding each person’s history, and helping clients find practical ways to cope and move forward. She aims to collaborate with people who are ready to explore healing and change.
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA completed in 1990 and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University earned in 2013. Her work has focused on treating trauma and abuse, grief, stress and anxiety, substance use concerns, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, and a range of relational and family issues. She also addresses themes such as attachment struggles, codependency, adoption and foster care dynamics, sexual assault and abuse, and intimacy-related difficulties.
Before widespread use of telehealth she maintained an in-person private practice and values the warmth and trust that develop in therapeutic relationships. Over time she incorporated remote sessions and found that strong therapeutic connection can be maintained through video and phone work when that option better meets a person’s needs. Her personal journey - raising two adopted children, navigating a long marriage that ended in divorce, and returning to school to build a career in counseling - informs a compassionate focus on attachment, grief, healing from betrayal, and recovery from patterns of codependency.
Octavia approaches therapy with an emphasis on building trust, understanding each person’s history, and helping clients find practical ways to cope and move forward. She aims to collaborate with people who are ready to explore healing and change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameSexual assault and abuse
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Octavia Fukino have?
Octavia Fukino has seven years of clinical experience.
Is Octavia Fukino a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMFT and LPCC. Her license numbers are CA LMFT 94660 and CA LPCC 4612.
In which languages does Octavia Fukino provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Romanian.
Where is Octavia Fukino located?
Octavia Fukino is located in California.
How can I work with Octavia Fukino as my therapist?
You can work with Octavia Fukino through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Octavia Fukino work with international clients?
No. Octavia Fukino does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Octavia Fukino cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online therapy with Octavia Fukino
Octavia uses several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connection patterns and aims to strengthen a sense of safety and trust in relationships, which can help with abandonment, attachment issues, and intimacy-related concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact, which can be helpful for those recovering from abuse or traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Octavia collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their history, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care, schedule sessions with less travel, and continue progress from different locations, while working with licensed professionals who adapt their methods to fit remote formats.