Couples Therapy

Every relationship has a texture and a tempo. When it slips out of tune, we feel it—distance where there used to be ease, the same argument on repeat, trust that no longer lands. In our sessions we slow the pace, make room for both voices, and rebuild the small daily habits that let love feel safe again.

How we’ll work

I blend the Gottman Method—clear, research-based tools for softer start-ups, quick repair, and managing the Four Horsemen—with emotion-focused, attachment-based work so each partner feels seen, safe, and effective. We move from blame to need, from defensiveness to reachability, from standoffs to collaboration. When past shocks intrude on the present, we use trauma-aware pacing and simple nervous-system regulation so conversations stay tolerable and useful.

What brings couples here

• Gridlocked conflict or frequent escalations

• Emotional distance and fading intimacy

• Trust ruptures—affairs, secrecy, financial betrayals

• Cross-cultural or lifestyle collisions

• Premarital preparation and co-parenting after separation

What to expect

1. Relationship Portrait – private questionnaires plus a 90-minute joint consultation to understand strengths, stress points, and hopes.

2. Personalized Roadmap – a clear plan for session rhythm and at-home practices that fit your life.

3. In-Session Skill Building – de-escalation, repair attempts, intimacy rituals, and stress-reducing conversations rehearsed together.

4. Milestones & Review – check-ins every 6–8 sessions to measure gains and adjust course.

Sessions are offered online (encrypted video) or in my private Ginza office. After each meeting you’ll receive a concise written summary with next steps.

Credentials in brief

• BA., Sociology and Area Studies (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Japan)
• M.A., Clinical Psychology (Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, USA)

• Gottman Method Levels I–III

• Depth Therapy (Ongoing & Supervision)
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy Training

• National Counselor Examination (USA), passed

• Member, Japanese Psychological Association (#210020)