Yuki Sugisaki, LMFT
Licensed therapist specializing in addiction and families
- Addiction counseling
- Family and relationship work
- English and Japanese
About Yuki Sugisaki
Yuki Sugisaki is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has been practicing since 2012 and a certified drug counselor since 2005. With 14 years of clinical experience, she specializes in supporting individuals and families contending with addiction, severe mental health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. She also helps people manage depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflict, eating and food-related issues, grief, and challenges related to parenting, work, and life transitions.
Drawing on extensive experience in addiction counseling, Yuki blends practical skill-building with a compassionate, relationship-focused stance to help clients find clearer paths forward. She works collaboratively to address co-dependency, isolation, panic and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, bipolar and mood-related concerns, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Her approach integrates attachment-informed work, client-centered listening, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to tailor treatment to each person or family’s needs.
Bilingual in English and Japanese and based in California, Yuki accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app text messaging. She aims to create a steady, supportive presence for people working toward recovery, stronger relationships, and practical coping strategies for everyday life.
Drawing on extensive experience in addiction counseling, Yuki blends practical skill-building with a compassionate, relationship-focused stance to help clients find clearer paths forward. She works collaboratively to address co-dependency, isolation, panic and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, bipolar and mood-related concerns, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Her approach integrates attachment-informed work, client-centered listening, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to tailor treatment to each person or family’s needs.
Bilingual in English and Japanese and based in California, Yuki accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app text messaging. She aims to create a steady, supportive presence for people working toward recovery, stronger relationships, and practical coping strategies for everyday life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yuki Sugisaki have?
Yuki Sugisaki has 14 years of clinical experience.
Is Yuki Sugisaki a licensed therapist?
Yes. Yuki Sugisaki is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: CA LMFT 51383.
In which languages does Yuki Sugisaki provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Japanese.
Where is Yuki Sugisaki located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Yuki Sugisaki as my therapist?
You can work with Yuki Sugisaki through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yuki Sugisaki work with international clients?
Yes, Yuki Sugisaki works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yuki Sugisaki 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 with therapy 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Healing
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns of connection and trust in relationships, helping clients understand how early bonds shape current interactions and offering tools to strengthen safety and closeness in partnerships and families. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, addictions, and stress-related problems. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating a space where the client’s goals and values guide the pace and focus of treatment.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Yuki works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and integrates different approaches as progress and challenges evolve.
Online therapy makes these methods accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules, locations, and comfort levels. Working with licensed professionals in these formats can make it easier to maintain consistent care, try new strategies between sessions, and involve family members when appropriate, all while allowing clients to receive support in ways that fit their daily lives.