Kenzen Psychotherapy

Reclaiming Wholeness When You've Lost Yourself Caring for Everyone Else

You're exhausted from holding everything together while no one really sees how hard it is. You've spent years being the responsible one, the caretaker, the peacekeeper—saying yes when you want to say no, prioritizing everyone else's needs, and quietly carrying burdens that were never yours to begin with.

Despite doing everything for everyone, it still feels like it's not enough. And now? You're depleted, disconnected, and wondering where you went.

You don't have to keep carrying it all alone.

I'm the founder of Kenzen Psychotherapy. My mother is from Japan, and I chose the name Kenzen (健全)—meaning "wholeness, soundness, and well-being"—to honor both my heritage and the work we'll do together: helping you reclaim your sense of inner balance and reconnect with who you actually are beneath all the expectations.

I specialize in working with adults who have spent their lives taking care of everyone else, and couples who are tired of feeling like roommates or walking on eggshells.

I Can Help If You're Struggling With:

As an individual:

Caretaker burnout and people-pleasing patterns
Anxiety, perfectionism, and constant overwhelm
Difficulty setting boundaries or saying no
Losing yourself in the demands of family, work, or relationships
Shame, self-criticism, and feeling like you're never enough

As a couple:

Feeling disconnected, unseen, or unappreciated by your partner
Repeating the same arguments or shutting down to avoid conflict
Wanting deeper emotional safety and authentic connection

My Approach

For Individuals: Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

IFS is a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that helps you understand the different parts of yourself—the part that people-pleases, the part that criticizes, the part that's terrified of letting anyone down—and why they do what they do.

Together, we'll:

Understand and compassionately work with your protective parts
Release the burdens you've been carrying that aren't yours
Find balance between caring for others and honoring your own needs
Reconnect with your authentic self beneath the anxiety and exhaustion

I'm IFS Level 3 trained and currently completing certification.

For Couples: Imago Relationship Therapy

Imago helps partners understand each other's deepest needs and turn conflict into connection. Instead of trying to "fix" your partner or prove who's right, we'll explore the patterns underneath your struggles and create new ways of relating.

Whether you're feeling disconnected, stuck in cycles of blame and shutdown, or simply want to deepen your relationship, Imago offers a path forward.

I'm Imago Level 1 clinically trained. As someone married to a veteran and raised in a military community, I'm especially honored to work with military couples navigating the unique stressors of military life.

My Values

I believe you're the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you—not to tell you what to do, but to help you reconnect with your own wisdom, set boundaries that honor your values (including your faith, if that's important to you), and build the life and relationships you actually want.

You deserve a space where you can show up fully—messy, imperfect, and still worthy of care.