We are a therapy practice based in California, Hawai’i and Japan.

We see a diverse community of individual adults, couples and relationships of all kinds, as well as teens who are residing in California, Hawai’i and Japan.

Many of the people we work with are successful professionals in the helping or creative fields. While they are competent in many parts of their lives, often there is a sense of something missing, or some area in which they are struggling. It is common for many people to have difficulty in their relationships, to worry about the future, or feel stuck in their lives. Our clients tend to be deeply interested and curious about the emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of their lives and are committed to growth and learning.

Sessions are 45 minutes long and generally meet weekly.

For in-person availability, inquire with your therapist.

All other appointments are held remotely through a secure video platform called Telehealth by SimplePractice and can be attended using most computers, tablets, and smart phones with a strong internet connection.

Please see the individual page of the clinician you would like to work with.

Matthew Shima, LMFT

Lily Truong, MA

Dean Stahl, AMFT

In order to provide the highest quality of services possible, we are unable to reduce our fees. All of our community-based offerings are provided in collaboration with our non-profit partners. If you are in need of a low-cost service provider you can find our referral list here.

No, we are not an in-network provider with any insurance plans. All services are private pay and paid out-of-pocket to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and quality services, avoid third-party barriers and influence, and focus on a growth & strength-based mindset rather than psychopathology and diagnosis.

We are unable to provide specialized letters of any kind such as for an emotional support animal.

We practice therapy informed by Relational Gestalt Therapy and Zen Buddhism/Mindfulness.

The way for us to get started is to set up a brief 15 minute phone consultation by filling out our contact form.  This will give us a chance to discuss your reasons for seeking therapy and what you hope for in starting therapy. This will also give you a chance to ask any questions that you have and see if we are a good fit to begin working together.

This is a federal law that states you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of what your services may cost. Please let your therapist know if you would like us to provide you with one.