Dr. Yumi Terajima
Culturally-Informed Individual and Couples Therapy.
Specializing in OCD and anxiety-related disorders, and working with adults navigating through first and second generation experiences.
Dedicated to helping you navigate OCD, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, life transitions, and deep identity shifts.
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."
- Jon Kabat-Zinn
About Me
Navigating different cultural worlds as the daughter of immigrants taught me early on that we rarely fit into neat boxes. For a long time, I tried anyway. The frustration I felt eventually turned into clarity: I learned how deeply the stories we inherit shape us, and how vital it is to create our own path. This lived experience is the heartbeat of my practice. Utilizing a multicultural lens, I specialize in OCD and couples therapy - two areas where people often suffer in silence for too long, feeling like they should handle it alone. In my practice, you will find an opportunity to finally put words to your experience. Together, we will use proven, evidence-based methods to help you release old patterns and find your way back to connection and a life aligned with your values. Beyond these specializations, I enjoy working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the unique weight of multicultural expectations. Change is hard, especially when you have done all the "right" things and still feel stuck. Together we will explore the beliefs you carry so you can keep what serves you and begin building a life that truly feels like your own.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and Illinois, and I offer virtual therapy across both states. If something here resonates, I'd love to hear from you.
Who I Help
Adults Individuals and Couples
Folks navigating:
OCD
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Stress Management
Couples Therapy
OCD - informed Couples Therapy
Effective Communication and Healthy Boundaries
Depression and feeling stuck
Identity shifts and life transitions
Outgrowing old belief systems
First or Second-Generation intergenerational dynamics and struggles
Treatment Modalities:
Culturally - informed Therapy Lens
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Services
Individual Therapy for Adults
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, life transitions, and the particular pressures that come with being part of a minority or multicultural community. I understand first-hand what it means to hold multiple identities and feel the weight of expectations that don't quite fit. Together we will examine the beliefs and patterns you've been carrying, figure out which ones are still serving you, and start building a life that actually feels like yours.
Couples Therapy
Many couples get caught up in the same repetitive fights, wanting to change but not knowing how. Over time, this creates distance, leaving you feeling frustrated and alone. Couples Therapy can help you uncover the root causes of these painful cycles, while honoring how your unique backgrounds, cultures, and family histories shape how you connect. Together, we work to communicate your inner experiences effectively, dissolving distance and bringing you closer together.
OCD and Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety and worry are standard parts of being human. However, if you are feeling exhausted by constant worry, trapped in thought loops, or stuck performing rituals just to get through the day, you may be experiencing OCD or an anxiety disorder. Fortunately, these conditions respond significantly well to treatment. Proven, evidence-based treatment modalities like CBT, ERP, and ACT can help empower individuals to break free from these cycles and regain a sense of control. You do not have to navigate this recovery alone. We will work collaboratively to manage your symptoms, giving you the freedom to invest your energy back into a purposeful, fulfilling life.
To learn more about OCD click this LINK.
OCD-Informed Couples Therapy
Many couples feel stuck in repetitive fights and growing distance, but when OCD is present, it adds a complex layer to those painful cycles. OCD-informed couples therapy provides traditional relationship support with targeted insight into how OCD impacts interpersonal dynamics. We will explore how your unique backgrounds and family histories influence how you connect, while actively addressing the specific ways OCD fuels tension. Together, we work to communicate your inner experiences effectively—equipping you to manage the added stress of OCD, dissolve distance, and bring you closer together.
Rates & Insurance
20 minute New Client Consultation
Intake/Assessment
Individual Sessions
Couples Sessions
FREE
$215
$200
$225
Yumi Terajima Psy.D. does not take insurance at this time and is considered out of network.
A Super Bill can be provided for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Please check in with your insurance about possible reimbursement rates.