As a therapist I am humbled by the complexity of our emotional world.

Finding a solution is not always a clear or linear process. I hope to create a space where sitting in the discomfort of not immediately knowing or fixing becomes tolerable. My therapeutic style tends to focus on building self-awareness and understanding how past experiences can influence our present ability to cope or make decisions that align with values you may hold. The way we understand ourselves can be impacted by the people and spaces that we navigate each day. I hope to understand how your early experiences may be with you in the present.

I received my M.A degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles, CA. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in outpatient and inpatient levels of care. My specialized experience includes: depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (skin picking, hair pulling), mood dysregulation, social skill coaching and school dismissal. I strive to show up as my authentic self—calm, diligent, curious, and compassionate.

Our time together is for you to explore yourself and the way that you engage with the world around you. No matter what you’re carrying with you, it would be a privilege to walk with you towards healing.

Allie Mizusawa, LPC