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Yoshiko Murai, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Yoshiko Murai

Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

Specializes in Self Esteem
LMFT
16+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Yoshiko Murai, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Yoshiko has a Master's in Counseling (MC) from San Francisco State University.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Self Esteem
Mood Disorders
Relationship Issues
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Gentle
Collaborative

Hi there, I'm Yoshiko!

I take a curious, collaborative approach grounded in understanding the person as a whole. We will explore emotions, relationships, life experiences, and patterns—including those outside our awareness—that may be keeping you stuck, with a focus on self-understanding, meaningful change, and personal growth.

My focus

I work with adults navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, emotional struggles, and questions of identity or self-worth. I especially enjoy working with thoughtful, self-reflective clients who are curious about themselves and want to better understand patterns that may get in the way of living and relating as they would like.

My approach

My approach is primarily relational, focused on understanding the deeper patterns that shape how we experience ourselves and connect with others. Therapy is individualized and collaborative, with space to look beneath familiar ways of coping and move beyond symptom management toward a greater sense of freedom and authenticity.

Expertise

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare Advantage
  • Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) from San Francisco State University.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

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