Akina Takahashi, MSW, LCSW

Akina Takahashi, MSW, LCSW

Akina is a licensed clinical social worker who received her Master’s degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of San Diego.  Akina has worked with adults, parents and teens related to chronic illness, life transitions/stressors, medical crises, anxiety, depression, and conflict.

 

Akina strives to provide a safe space for her clients to feel seen and be heard. She will partner with her clients to identify strengths and areas that benefit from an increased sense of control and balance.  Akina is honored to walk alongside her clients as they journey towards greater insight and new perspectives.

 

Akina recognizes that each client is unique and tailors her therapeutic approach, pulling from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, strengths perspective, mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing.

 

In her free time, Akina enjoys home renovation projects, reading and cooking.