Sakai, Cecily

Aloha and welcome. It is my passion to help individuals navigate life's challenges and heal from distressing experiences. By creating a safe and nurturing space, I believe that individuals have the capacity to alleviate feelings of distress and make meaningful changes in their lives. My goal is to help you overcome hardships, improve your health and well-being, and cultivate nurturing relationships with yourself and others.

About Dr. Cecily Sakai

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, fertility concerns, identity development, and women's health and wellness. I received my Doctoral and Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and completed my pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Pacific Islands Healthcare System. I have worked in a variety of clinical assessment and therapy settings, and I have conducted clinical research through Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Palo Alto VA Hospital, Palo Alto University, New York State Psychiatric Institute, and Columbia University, Teachers College.

Since returning home to Hawaii, I have worked as a staff psychologist at The Sex Abuse Treatment Center, a program of Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, in addition to working in private practice. Currently, I serve clients in my private practice while also providing consultation, presentations, and group psychotherapy on mindfulness meditation and mental health and wellness within schools, hospitals, and businesses. I regularly attend conferences and participate in consultation group to ensure that I am up-to-date on the latest advances in psychotherapy.

Approach to Psychotherapy Services

I take a non-judgmental and holistic approach to psychotherapy that incorporates the mind, body, and emotions. Sessions are tailored to your needs using integrative evidence-based treatments. I provide individual and group therapy services, as well as consultation and presentations on mental health and wellness. I specialize in the following areas:

• Anxiety and stress management
• Trauma and PTSD
• Grief and loss
• Relationship difficulties
• Fertility concerns
• Identity development
• Women's health and wellness

I believe that healing and growth can occur when individuals feel heard, understood, and validated. I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. Through the therapy process, I aim to help you develop new insights and experiences in order to better navigate difficult aspects of your life.

Thank you for considering Dr. Cecily Sakai, Psychologist LLC for your mental health and wellness needs. I look forward to working with you.