Meet Maiko
Maiko Yanai, M.A., LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Clinical Highlights
Specialties: 15+ years of experience in behavioral health with a focus on Individual Therapy and Family Therapy, Adult Mental Healthcare, Senior Care, Life Transitions, Aging, Grief/Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Trauma, Crisis Support, Stress, Self-Esteem, Cultural Identity, Multiculturalism, Clinical Pastoral Care and Faith Based Support
Primary Modalities: Psychodynamic, Relational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Solution Focused
Populations: Adults and Seniors
Education: Master Degree (M.A.) in Mental Health Counseling – Roosevelt University
Languages: English & Japanese
Professional Bio.
Maiko is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in supporting adults and seniors experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, adjustment issues, self-esteem, identity, aging, and life transitions. She is dedicated to walking alongside clients on their healing journey, drawing on 15 years of experience across social services, healthcare, and community-based settings. She focuses on creating a safe, compassionate, and inclusive space in which mutual trust is built and fostered.
She has a strong passion and experience working with the older adult population, supporting them through life transitions, grief, chronic illness, and the emotional complexities of aging, including supporting seniors in an inpatient geriatric mental health setting. She also brings her background in hospital chaplaincy and spiritual care, which has given her a deep appreciation for the connection between emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. She pays close attention to clients' life experiences, culture, and faith or spiritual beliefs, since these often shape how clients experience and work through hard times.
As a bilingual professional in English and Japanese, she is uniquely positioned to foster trust within diverse communities, bridge language gaps in clinical settings, and attune to culturally competent care. Whether clients are navigating a major life change, processing the past, or seeking a steady space for growth, Maiko strives to meet each client with warmth, respect, cultural understanding, and genuine curiosity about their story.
Her foundational therapy orientation is psychodynamic and relational — she believes that understanding a person’s history, attachment patterns, and the therapeutic relationship itself is central to meaningful change. She also integrates trauma-informed care and client-centered principles throughout. She additionally draws on practical tools like CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques when they fit clients' goals. Therapy works best as a team effort — through their work together, Maiko supports clients in building a stronger, more integrated sense of self as they identify and use the relationships, tools, and strategies that will support them in their lives.