Kyoko Robinson

Expertise:

• Anxiety and Depression
• Life Transitions
• Trauma & Abuse
• Relationship Challenges
• Parenting Challenges
• Parent – Child / Teen Conflict
• School Refusal & Bullying
• ADHD / ASD

Kyoko (she/her) is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor under the supervision of Ingrid Higgins, LMFT #43950 & Gwen Chiaramonte, LCSW #10937.

Kyoko empowers individuals to embrace their inner strength and unlock their true potential. She establishes a safe and supportive environment that fosters personal growth and well-being. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), the Flash Technique, the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Circle of Security Parenting Program, Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and TEAM-CBT. Kyoko tailors her approach to effectively meet the distinct needs of each individual or family utilizing an electric therapeutic style.

Growing up in both Japan and the U.S. shaped Kyoko into a person with a unique perspective on the world. She learned the importance of humility, while also recognizing the need to speak up when it matters. With a traditional heritage—her name, “Child of Kyo,” honors the city of Kyoto—and an international background, she embodies curiosity and a strong desire to help. Kyoko is committed to her clients by creating one origami crane for every hour she spends with them, actively participating in the Senbazuru tradition, which symbolizes peace and healing. Each crane represents her heartfelt wishes and determination to support others in their healing journeys, as she confidently advances toward her own licensure.

Before pursuing her training in counseling, Kyoko worked as an engineer and had a long career as a business consultant in the finance sector. However, her lifelong passion has always been to become a therapist. Her desire to further her education and transition into therapy intensified when she began volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for teens. The insights and experiences she gained from working with these young individuals are something she cherishes to this day as she continues her volunteer efforts. Additionally, Kyoko is bilingual in Japanese and English.

Education:

• M.A., Palo Alto University, Counseling
• B.E., Tamagawa University (Japan), Information Communication Engineering

Japanese Translation:

異文化での生活になかなか慣れない、周りに何を求められているのかわからず落ち着かない、落ち込みや不安な気持ちが絶えない、なんとなく自分はダメだと思ってしまう、過去の辛い体験がまだ癒えていない、異国での子育てに戸惑ってしまう。そんな思いを持ちながら毎日を過ごしていませんか。心のバランスがとれなくなったり、体の不調を感じたりしませんか。「病は気から」というように、心身の健康には心の状態がとても深くかかわっています。セラピストを探そうと思ったあなたの「助けてほしい」「どうにかしたい」「かわりたい」などといった思いをもつことはとても勇気のある事です。私のセッションではそんなあなたの既にもっている内面の強さをもとに真の可能性を見つけることができるようにお手伝いをいたします。 セッションでは普段なら話しにくい内容や気持ちが話せるように安全、そして安心できる環境を提供いたします。そのような環境の中でご自分と向き合い、本来のご自身の声に耳を傾けて自分らしさを探っていきます。そんなあなたの勇気を支え個人の成長と幸福に向けて羽ばたくご自身のお手伝いをさせていただければと思います。

私の治療方針として、カウンセリングとはそれぞれ個人の強味を生かし、目標に向けて手助けをしていくことだと思っております。従来のトークセラピーの要素に加えて、マインドフルネス、呼吸法、感情調節や対人スキル、EMDRなどを組み込みます。一人ひとりの個性や目標に沿った、共同的かつ能動的に取り組む治療法を行います。

私は子供から老人まで、対人不安、自己肯定感が低い、異文化の適応が困難、結婚・離婚、子育て、仕事、過去のトラウマ等、様々な人生の節目において皆様のご要望に沿い、個人、カップル、家族のセラピーを提供しています。初回15分程度の無料コンサルテーションを提供しておりますのでお気軽にご連絡ください。

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