awareness | compassion | connection

Therapy is a process of being exactly as you are, while taking the next step into who you are becoming.

Welcome to Shima Therapy! We are a team of therapists serving residents of California, Hawai’i and Japan. We offer remote therapy for individual adults, couples, teens, families and relationships of all kind who are seeking support in the mental, emotional, relational and spiritual areas of their life. We cultivate awareness and compassion as the foundations for connection.

Meet the Team

Individual Therapy

Giving light and air…

It can be really helpful to talk to someone about your worries and concerns.  When we face our struggles alone, sometimes we can feel lost, overwhelmed, and like no one will understand.  Therapy can be a place where we walk together to meet that which feels unbearable or like it's too much to handle on our own.  In therapy, we will collaborate to reinforce your inherent strengths and build on past experiences to face the challenges of today.  

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Couple Therapy

Inviting the other to be heard…

Couples we work with are committed to strengthening their connection and bond by showing a deep interest in their partner’s experience, developing mutual understanding, and actively practicing compassion and empathy. We will develop awareness of your relational patterns, how they function, and identify new ways of relating that support security and connection. We welcome all identities, sexual orientations, and relationship styles in our practice.

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How do I start therapy?

  1. Request Initial Consultation

    Complete the form on the contact page.

  2. Schedule Initial Consultation

    We will email you to schedule your complimentary initial video consultation.

  3. Attend Initial Consultation

    We will meet by video call to see if we’re a good match to work together.

  4. Schedule First Session

    Once we’ve decided to work together, we will schedule our first session.

  5. Complete Forms

    You will review and complete some intake forms through our secure client portal.

  6. Start Therapy!

    At the scheduled time, click on the link in the appointment reminder to join your first session!