Hi, I’m Yumi

I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW/LMSW-C) and psychotherapist offering individual therapy for adults in New York (where I’ve spent most of my adulthood) and Michigan (where I grew up).

With extensive experience in client advocacy and public service in NYC, I’ve spent most of my professional life trying to make things better for people facing various “-isms” tied to overlapping social identities. My work has centered in the areas of mental health; child welfare and custody; juvenile justice reform; education and disability rights; services for those experiencing homelessness; and LGBQ/TGNCNBI advocacy. I have a master’s degree in social work, with a minor in law, from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Michigan.

Weathering the COVID-19 pandemic led me to reevaluate my path and priorities. This reflection helped me pivot toward supporting individual clients on a deeper level — and on my own terms — through private practice. It’s a privilege to engage with so many remarkable people on their own journeys of healing and growth.