Sachiko Yamauchi Zang

AMFT

Supervised by Amanda Prestage LMFT 133792

Born and raised in Japan, I have had mindfulness woven into my daily life—ironically, without my conscious awareness. It wasn’t until I trained as a marriage and family therapist that I truly appreciated its impact. Peace through mindfulness isn’t something we wait to feel or expect to last forever—it comes from practicing it each day.

I work with children, adults, couples, and families, providing a culturally sensitive, holistic, and personalized approach. I believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality, and our daily actions define who we become, and I strive to help you take good care of yourself.

I am a certified child-centered play therapist specializing in a client-centered approach grounded in attachment theory. Play is a child’s natural language, engaging their senses and helping them express emotions, build relationships, and develop essential skills in a safe, supportive environment. I also support caregivers, recognizing how their own childhood experiences shape their parenting. My goal is to guide and empower families every step of the way.

My primary approach to couples therapy is rooted in the Gottman method couples therapy. It offers highly effective, scientifically validated interventions to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and rebuild trust. This approach is not only transformative for romantic partnerships but also enhances relationships with family and friends by fostering deeper connection, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution skills to create lasting, meaningful change.

For individual adult clients, I take a solution-focused and narrative therapy approach, incorporating elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I aim to empower you by helping you gain control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can live a life that aligns with the person you want to be.

*I am fluent in both English and Japanese. (日本語でもご相談いただけます。秘密厳守。)  

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