About Ai
Hello!Ai is an Art Therapist who has experience working with diverse populations treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and LGBTQIA+ issues. With a multicultural, bilingual (Japanese and English) perspective, Ai profoundly understands and appreciates the resilience and flexibility revealed in people’s stories. In both individual and group settings, Ai utilizes imagery and creativity to offer a safe space to explore the challenges people experience in different stages of life and the emotional landscape.
Her specialty is creating approaches that meet clients where they are with a variety of tools to help them shape their own unique paths. This can take the form of a powerful supplement to talk therapy, a way forward when words fail, and a tangible “thing” to look at and feel. She is looking forward to supporting you on your journey towards healing.
Education
Pratt Institute - Master of Professional Studies in Art Therapy and Creative Development
Tish School of the Arts, NYU - Master of Fine Arts
Joshibi Art University - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Highlights
Bilingual Japanese / English
Design art therapy–informed interventions and resource guides addressing intergenerational trauma, immigrant status, LGBTQIA+, and family identity narratives among NYC public school students.
Designed and facilliated art‑based identity exploration groups using self‑portrait work to support insight, self‑esteem, and pro‑social peer interactions
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy
Creative Arts Therapy
Approaches: Psychodynamic, Parts-work, Anti-oppression, Somatic work
In Person Therapy AND Teletherapy
Specialties
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Grief
Immigration
Spiritual exploration
Identity exploration
Relationship issues
Creative Blocks
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