Yuko Hanakawa

Welcome to Dr. Yuko's Practice: A Compassionate Psychologist in NYC for Anxiety and Relationship Issues In New York City, life's pressures are relentless. You strive for success but often feel not quite good enough. In relationships, you give your heart, yet feel utterly drained, receiving very little in return. ​ Transforming Anxiety: Guidance from a New York City Psychologist ​ Feeling not good enough, despite hard work and achievements, is common in NYC. We'll dive into these feelings. Together, we'll unravel the underlying emotions beneath your anxiety, self-doubts, and pressures. It's more than coping; it's about transforming anxiety into strength and resilience. Read more about Anxiety Therapy in NYC HERE. ​ Heal Your Relationships with a Psychologist in NYC Relationships with partners, friends, colleagues, or family should uplift you. Feeling drained or lost in one-sided, over-helping relationship patterns? Let's work on balance and self-alignment. It's about healthier connections with others, and most importantly, with yourself! Read more about Relationship Therapy in NYC, click HERE. ​ Meet Dr. Yuko: Your Compassionate Psychologist in NYC ​ I'm Yuko, a clinical psychologist in NYC, helping people like you with anxiety and relationship issues. Together, we'll turn your anxiety into strength and reshape your relationship patterns into sources of joy. ​ My Approach: Holistic, Mind-Body AEDP Psychotherapy ​ With over 15 years in the field, my approach involves body-mind, emotion and relationship focused psychotherapy called AEDP. We'll explore your emotions and relationship patterns for deep, long-lasting holistic healing. ​ A Warm, Gentle, and Effective Journey ​ Clients often describe their therapy experience with me as comforting, empowering, and surprisingly filled with moments of laughter. I'll be right there with you as we work towards a life of greater authenticity, self-compassion, and joy! ​ What Therapy Involves: ​ Initial session: The path to healing and growth begins from the very first moment we connect. Our initial session is not a factual review of your history; it's a live, working session from the start. In our initial session, we'll start by focusing on the present moment, embracing the here and now. ​​ Regular Sessions: Engage in focused 45 or 60-minute sessions, typically scheduled weekly. This consistency is key to maintaining momentum towards your goals. ​​ Active Engagement: As your therapist, I combine warmth with an active stance, going beyond passive listening. I actively guide you to work on specific targets, whether it's a particular emotion that's difficult to stay with or a relational experience involving yourself and/or others. Simply reporting events often does not lead to change. 🙂 ​​ Experience Heals: In therapy, you're encouraged to fully engage with your emotions and bodily sensations. This experiential approach is a powerful healing tool that fosters new, transformative experiences. ​​ Relationship Heals: The therapeutic relationship between us is crucial. You know you; I know therapy. Together, we work as a team, using our relationship to understand and heal your patterns in relationships. ​​ You'll Graduate from Therapy When… ​ Emotional Mastery: You treat your emotions as if they're your good friends, rather than pushing them away. ​​ Self-Love: You have a solid sense of self-love, embracing yourself with kindness and compassion. ​​ Healthy Boundaries: You can easily set boundaries without guilt or second thoughts. ​​ Fulfilling Relationships: You create and nurture relationships that are mutually enriching, satisfying, and enlivening. ​​ Self-Alignment: You achieve alignment with all aspects of yourself. You live a more integrated and authentic life. ​​ Inner Peace: You feel inherently good enough and at peace with yourself, free from shame or guilt. You no longer battle inside, wondering if you are good enough. ​​ Start Your New Chapter with a Compassionate Psychologist in NYC ​ If you're navigating anxiety and relationship issues in NYC and seeking deeper fulfillment in your relationships, let's explore if we're a good fit! Schedule a free consultation with me today and embark on a journey to a life that's more aligned, authentic, and joyously yours! 😄