About Sachie
Sachie Uchimaru is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience based in California. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and challenges with attention and self-worth. Sachie speaks English and Japanese and can offer sessions in either language.
Sachie often supports people who are facing life transitions such as starting college. She also helps clients who are working on executive functioning skills like planning, time management, and staying organized.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on practical steps that fit daily life. Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions include talking through current problems, building small routines or habits, and trying out new tools between meetings.
She pays attention to cultural background and communication style when shaping the plan. Sachie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce symptoms and improve coping. She uses clear explanations and hands-on strategies so clients know what to try between sessions.
Progress is tracked in simple ways that make changes easier to see. Therapy can be done through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an appointment.
Sachie aims to create practical, manageable steps that help people feel steadier day to day.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Sachie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and practical change. One approach emphasizes building routines and executive function strategies to help with planning, time management, and following through on tasks. This can help people who struggle with organization and daily structure.Another technique she uses centers on anxiety and stress management through short, actionable coping skills. These methods teach breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes that can reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sachie works with clients to identify goals, test strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. She explains options in simple terms and helps people choose methods that fit their needs and preferences.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text are handy for shorter updates, reminders, or when a written format feels more comfortable. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity between appointments.
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- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English, Japanese
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