Welcome to my blog!

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Hello!

My name is Yuki and I am a therapist plus singer/songwriter.

I love cafés because they are places to unwind, connect, and dream. I also love cafés because as a graduate student with multiple jobs, coffee is basically one of my main food groups. Café Yuki is a space to get a cup of your favorite drink, slow down from your crazy life, and be present in the moment. 

After graduating from UCLA with a degree in music, I was plugging away in the corporate world when I realized it just wasn't for me. I wasn't doing something that I was passionate or excited about. Long story short, I decided to pursue a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy while working full time while also writing songs and making music in my spare time.  

I am graduating from Hope International University this December with my Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. As my time as a MFT student draws to a close, I've been realizing just how amazing some of my experiences in this field have been. Talking about people's hearts, dreams, and stories are just another beautiful way that we can experience what it means to be human. This blog is my attempt to capture these experiences and make meaning out of them for my own development.

I also want this to be a space for all things mental health and self-care related, so feel free to share any resources/questions you have with me!

Love,

Yuki