About Sachie

Sachie Uchimaru is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience practicing in California. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, and low self-esteem. Sachie also supports people living with ADHD who struggle with organization, focus, and daily routines.

She offers sessions in English and Japanese. Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people break problems into small, manageable steps.

Background and approach

For someone facing trauma or abuse, she provides steady support and clear ways to cope with strong emotions. For people heading to college or juggling work and school, she focuses on routines and executive functioning strategies. Sachie uses evidence-based techniques tailored to each person’s needs.

She works collaboratively to set goals and track progress over time. Sessions are focused on what will make daily life easier and more manageable. Her background includes long-term clinical work in California and experience helping clients adjust to major life transitions.

She draws on that experience to offer practical tools and realistic plans. Clients can expect a calm, organized style and direct guidance when needed. Sessions can be scheduled in a variety of formats and are shaped around each person’s situation and goals.

Sachie aims to make therapy feel accessible and useful from the first meeting.

Practical approaches for online care and daily challenges

Sachie uses evidence-based techniques that focus on real-life changes. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches organization, time management, and executive functioning strategies to help people with ADHD and busy schedules. These skills are practiced and adjusted to fit each person's routine.

She also uses trauma-informed coping strategies that focus on managing strong emotions and building steady daily habits. This work involves grounding techniques, pacing, and clear steps for handling upsetting memories or reactions. These approaches are aimed at making symptoms easier to live with day to day.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Sachie works with people to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. She explains options in simple terms and collaborates on a plan that fits each person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and teaching tools. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or when written reflection feels most helpful. These options help people fit therapy into real life.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Sachie help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to ADHD.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on small, actionable steps and goal-setting to improve daily routines and emotional coping.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of practice experience working in California.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a California LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can she work with clients based outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within the therapist's permitted region.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Japanese

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