Yoko Hisano

Therapy for students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, international students, third-culture kids, and anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t fully belong.

On the outside, you might look like you’ve got it together. Inside, it feels different:
- Racing thoughts that won’t stop
- Tension in your body and exhaustion you can’t shake
- Sleep struggles—restless nights or oversleeping to escape
- Eating out of sync—skipping meals, stress eating, or feeling disconnected from hunger cues
- Mood swings, irritability, or emotional flatness
- School, friendships, romantic relationships, and even self-care feel overwhelming
- Isolating when you actually crave connection

✨ This isn’t just “stress.” Often, it’s unprocessed trauma—from childhood, cultural pressure, identity struggles, or painful past experiences—that quietly fuels anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck.

My approach:
- Not quick fixes or endless coping skills
- Trauma-informed and holistic therapy
- Tools like Brainspotting + somatic therapy to help your nervous system heal, not just your thoughts
- A space to uncover the root of what’s keeping you stuck and move toward lasting change

What you can expect:
- Feeling more grounded, present, and connected—to yourself, your community, and your future
- Support from someone who gets it: as an Asian clinician and former international student, I understand the challenges of navigating multiple cultures and expectations
- A space where you don’t have to over-explain—you can show up fully, take up space, and finally feel seen