Hello, my name is Mifa (she/they)

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #118456. I am a cisgender female, biracial, pansexual, immigrant and most importantly, a human being. I have experienced both adversity and privilege. I was born in Tokyo, Japan and immigrated later to Canada and Los Angeles. 

I have experienced what it feels like to be an other and exist in-between multiple identities and cultures without society’s affirmation. By exploring my feelings of otherness and the intersectional nature of my life experiences in my healing, I am working towards embracing my whole self. As a human being, I am always growing and healing. By being transparent in sharing about who I am, I want to show that healing is not linear, that it is a continual process.

Experiencing joy is fundamental for me and an important resource in my practice. I am an artist who enjoys to paint. Drawing and journaling is a tool in my personal healing to articulate the feelings in my body and give voice and shape to their expression. I enjoy to move my body through dance and play, to hike, and experience nature. I love to cook Japanese food and explore the diverse cuisines of Los Angeles. I recharge by caring for my plants and my dog, Atom.  

I have been practicing since 2015, primarily serving children, teens, and adults of color using a trauma informed and culturally sensitive approach through community mental health agencies. I feel honored to witness people’s journeys. 

Education

• B.A., Psychology, University of Colorado at Boulder

• M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University at Long Beach