Kyoko Robinson (she/her)

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #142921

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #15151

Supervised by Liz Baumeister, LCSW #75880

Native speaker of Japanese and English

Services I Offer

In-office and virtual sessions for:

• Couples therapy

• Family therapy

• Individual therapy (children, teens, adults)

• Parent support therapy

• Relationship therapy

Specialties and Focus Areas

• Life transitions

• Parent – child / teen conflict

• Parenting challenges

My Approach

My utmost passion lies in empowering individuals to embrace their inner strength and to find their true potential. Through my therapeutic approach, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients can embark on a transformative journey toward personal growth and well-being. My eclectic therapeutic style incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Gottman Method for Healthy Relationships, and Trauma-Focused Therapy practices depending on your unique individual/family needs.

About Me

Growing up in Japan and the U.S. provided me with an opportunity to see things from multiple angles. It taught me to be humble yet speak up when needed. Part of my family is very traditional (hence, I was named "Child of Kyo" from the city of Kyoto), while the other side is very international. I was raised to be curious, attentive, and helpful. My commitment to my clients includes dedicating one crane per hour I spend for my clients to make Senbazuru (One thousand cranes), which symbolizes peace and healing for someone in pain. I fold one crane with my wish and hope to be part of one's healing journey as I continue my journey for my licensure.

Prior to my training in counseling, I was an engineer and have a long career as a business consultant in the finance sector, although, becoming a therapist has been my lifelong passion. The desire to pursue further education and to become a therapist grew stronger when I started my volunteer work as a Court Appointed Child Advocate (CASA) with teens. What I've learned from and through teens are something I cherish to this day as I continue my volunteer work.

Therapeutic Modalities I am Trained to Use

• Attachment-based therapy

• Circle of security parenting program

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

• Emotionally focused therapy (EFT)

• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

• Gottman couples therapy

EDUCATION and Certifications

• MA in Counseling from Palo Alto University

• BE in Information Communication Engineering from Tamagawa University (Japan)

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training (EMDRIA Approved)

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2

• TEAM-CBT Level 1

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship

• Motivational Interviewing

• Circle of Security Parenting Program

• TMS Therapy

Work Experience

• Therapist at Family Therapy Center of Silicon Valley

• Therapist at Bill Wilson Center

• Therapist at Palo Alto University E-Clinic

• Court Appointed Child Advocate (CASA) (Volunteer)

• Business Consultant at DCM Ventures

• Operations Manager at Alan D. Biller & Associates, Inc.

• Sales Operations Analyst/Engineer at Sony Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

Other Areas of Concern I Work With

• Abuse (emotional / verbal) (survivor)

• Anxiety and depression

• Anxiety / depression related to pregnancy and childbirth

• Grief and loss

• Life transitions