What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Hard to find a practice that is truly focused on the LGBTQ community instead of just checking a box. If you're a part of the community, I highly recommend! ”
LKLess than 1 month ago
“I had so many questions about my insurance, and the scheduling person at Expand Therapy was so great in helping me to understand what I was going to pay and what my insurance was going to pay. I really appreciated that. Working with Miyu was wonderful. She helped me to uncover what was bothering me and walked the path with me to figure out how and what I needed to change. ”
SKLess than 1 month ago
About Miyu Sakurai
Focus areas
Mood Disorders
Women's Issues Therapy
Self Esteem Issues
Sport / Performance Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Adlerian
Existential
Culturally Sensitive
Integrative
Emotionally Focused
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, Japanese
Getting to know Miyu Sakurai
As a Japanese-American woman, I am eager to honor all identities that we bring into the room. I am also dedicated to challenging traditional norms and expectations that limit our full potential.
I received my M.A. in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University.
I am able to conduct therapy in Japanese.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I believe in creating a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you will feel comfortable sharing anything you want to explore. I am committed to honoring multicultural backgrounds and how each individual experience shapes the way we interpret our world. You can expect to be gently challenged to reflect upon yourself without forgetting to be self-compassionate.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Miyu is a wonderful therapist, makes you feel comfortable right away and genuinely cares.
Less than 1 month agoNW
Love this practice overall, felt very taken care of and high quality therapy.
Less than 1 month agoJH
Highly recommend working with Miyu if you're struggling with anxiety.
Less than 1 month agoFH
Love this practice!! Affordable and quality therapy.
Less than 1 month agoGC
Hard to find a practice that is truly focused on the LGBTQ community instead of just checking a box. If you're a part of the community, I highly recommend!
Less than 1 month agoLK
I had so many questions about my insurance, and the scheduling person at Expand Therapy was so great in helping me to understand what I was going to pay and what my insurance was going to pay. I really appreciated that. Working with Miyu was wonderful. She helped me to uncover what was bothering me and walked the path with me to figure out how and what I needed to change.
Less than 1 month agoSK
Miyu is a lovely therapist. If she wasn't my therapist I'd wish she could be my friend :). The work we are doing feels meaningful and interesting and I'm so glad to have been introduced to Expansive.
Less than 1 month agoBS
Miyu is a wonderful therapist, made me feel totally safe and at ease to open up (about some pretty gnarly stuff) and get to a better place. The team at the practice is really supportive and available too for insurance and scheduling stuff which was kind of a surprise haven't experienced that with other therapists in past.
Less than 1 month agoLG
Miyu is so lovely! I can't say enough good things about her. I have never felt judged by her and I was able to open up about my challenges (fears) so much more than I have in the past. I highly recommend!
Less than 1 month agoAG
I highly recommend this therapy practice. They are very transparent with payment structures and easy to coordinate with. My therapist was engaged, flexible, and just so, so helpful in my personal growth journey. They also have a newsletter with interesting and reflective topics. Highly recommend for people seeking LGBTQ+ and nonmonogamy inclusive therapy.
Less than 1 month agoDE
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Is Miyu Sakurai accepting new patients?
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Does Miyu Sakurai accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Miyu Sakurai online?
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What practice does Miyu Sakurai work with?
Miyu Sakurai works with Expansive Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Miyu Sakurai?
Miyu Sakurai frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Miyu Sakurai on their profile.
What languages does Miyu Sakurai speak?
Miyu Sakurai speaks English and Japanese.
How do patients rate Miyu Sakurai in reviews?
10 patients have reviewed Miyu Sakurai. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.