Dr. Fukiko Shibahara, Psy.D.

Compassionate, evidence-based mental health care clinic for child and adult Individuals, couples & caregivers across California You may have been thinking about therapy for a long time. Perhaps, you have been managing everything on your own, hoping things would eventually settle, or that's just the way you were raised to cope. Or something recently shifted—a breaking point, a loss, or a relationship strain—and now you may be feeling confused, alone, and stuck. I am Dr. Fukiko Shibahara, a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 16 years of clinical experience. I provide private therapy for adult and young individuals, couples, and caregivers throughout California—from wherever you feel most comfortable. I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can feel safely nestled, heard, and empowered to heal and find a way forward. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, intimacy issues, pregnancy and postpartum adjustment, or ADHD, I work alongside you to support meaningful and lasting change. Sessions are available in English and Japanese. [Request appointment for your Free Consultation Call – Let’s Talk] You Are Not Broken. You Are Human. Many of my clients are capable, responsible people who appear put-together on the outside but are holding a lot internally and struggling day to day without anyone noticing. Some of the issues we address in therapy include: • Anxiety issues (nightmares and sleep disturbances, trust and intimacy, social performance, fear of rejection) • Depression and mood issues (e.g. feeling loss, sad, irritable, or lacking pleasure in doing things you used to enjoy) • Trauma and complex trauma (sexual, physical, emotional, and relational trauma) • ADHD and lifelong patterns of overwhelm and constant feelings of disappointment • Difficulty with intimacy and relationship conflict (couples, individuals, and family) • Grief, loss, and life transitions • Pregnancy and postpartum mental health support (medical trauma, bonding and attachment, confidence issue, family support, maternal mental health care) • Child behavior consultation, relationship building, and stress management for caregivers and school teachers If any of this resonates, you are in the right place. How I Help at Nest Psychological Services Trauma Therapy & EMDR __________________________ Trauma is not just what happened—it is what still lives in your body, relationships, and emotional patterns. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process what remained unresolved. We move at a pace that feels safe and steady. While trained at The EMDR Institute, I also pull from my profound attachment-based psychodynamic and psychoanalytic training background to address my patient's unresolved conflicts and unconscious forces. These processes help you make sense of the trauma symptoms or day-to-day struggles and facilitate healing and transformation. Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), trained at the Children's Institute, Inc. and the UCSF Child Trauma Research Program, is helpful for caregivers with young children who experienced trauma. This is attachment-based, child-parent dyadic model that facilitates you both to heal from trauma. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) __________________________ When couples feel stuck in criticism, defensiveness, withdrawal, or silence, it often reflects deeper emotional needs and old attachment wounds. Through EFT couples therapy, I help partners: • interrupt painful cycles • understand what is happening beneath the conflict • rebuild trust, closeness, and emotional safety Adult ADHD Therapy __________________________ ADHD is a neurodevelopmental difference—not a failure of effort. If you have spent years battling shame, overwhelm, or self-doubt, therapy can help you understand your brain, strengthen executive functioning, and develop tools that actually fit who you are. Children are also welcome. Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions __________________________ • Pregnancy, perinatal and postpartum mental health support (medical trauma, bonding and attachment, confidence issue, family support, maternal mental health care) Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is an empirically validated, evidence-based treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and PTSD. I am trained and certified in both IPT and Perinatal IPT in order to support my clients with mood and anxiety issues, loss and grief, life and role transitions, relationship challenges. Caregiver Consultation & Support __________________________ Parenting young children can feel overwhelming, especially when you are worried about their behaviors, development, or emotional well-being. I support parents navigating: • emotional and behavioral dysregulation • self-esteem issues • sensory, sleep, or feeding challenges • separation difficulties and anxiety issues • trust and attachment concerns • stress, burnout, or postpartum transition For older children and teens, I offer individual therapy for anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, school stress, and identity development. Let’s Connect Reaching out can feel intimidating, but it is a meaningful first step. Whether you have been thinking about therapy for months or something recently pushed you to seek support, I am glad you are here. I offer a free initial consultation so that I can learn about your needs and concerns, answer your questions, and see how I can support you. [Request appointment for your Free Consultation – Let’s Talk] Dr. Fukiko Shibahara, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Nest Psychological Services Remote Therapy Clinic in California __________________________ Inclusive, Multicultural, and Compassionate Care At Nest Psychological Services, I welcome individuals and families from all walks of life. My practice is grounded in cultural humility, evidence-based modalities, and authentic human connection.