AYAMO USA LLC

Starting psychotherapy is hard enough without feeling alone while trying to navigate finding a therapist. Learn the steps of how to find a therapist who is right for you. Established in 2016, our health-minded psychotherapy practice integrates mindfulness and draws from empirical evidence for what works. We offer in-person and telehealth therapy appointments.

We look forward to having you with us.

Alissa S. Yamasaki, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist, Owner

Sage (they/them) works with LGBTQ+, trauma, ADHD, self-harm, and more. Click photo to read more about them.

Licensed Social Worker

Dr. Szczesny specializes in short-term behavioral interventions for adults with chronic insomnia (CBT-I). Click photo to read more.

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Yamasaki specializes in psychotherapy for adults who have already done basic work in therapy and who wish to live in a deeply mindful and self-compassionate way. Click photo to read more.

Licensed Psychologist

For whom? We work with college students and adults (age 18-108+) who are seeking treatment for life stress, anxiety, and health (sleep, weight/body image).

Does it work and what’s involved? Yes, therapy works, but it is definitely “work.” You will be asked to examine your experiences, beliefs, feelings, and thoughts. The therapist’s job is to allow you to speak freely and to be attentive, while giving you trustworthy, professional guidance about how to make the changes you seek.

You can expect to have a clear feel of what therapy will be like from the first meeting. Our therapists are experienced and well-grounded, so they are ready to start off as quickly (or gently) as you want, including providing you with a preliminary analysis of the problems and a description of the work ahead of you, by the end of the first meeting.

Our therapists are both expert listeners and active collaborators. You are likely to walk away with new skills and understanding necessary to alleviate symptoms, and your job will be to apply what you have learned to your daily life. As wanted, therapy can incorporate accountability for desired health changes, like regular exercise and food-related changes.

How much of a commitment is therapy? Therapy is a significant commitment of time and energy. It is also a financial commitment. Weekly sessions are a typical starting point if you have never done therapy previously.

Not quite ready? No problem. We only want to meet with you when you feel ready. Subscribe to our email list to stay in touch when you are ready to move forward (see footer) or click to get to know our clinicians a little better.

In response to COVID-19, video sessions available.

We treat college life stress through retirement-age stress.

We use sleep data to calculate the times you need to go to bed and wake up to maximize restorative sleep and experience a predictable sleep pattern. Video sessions available in response to COVID-19.