Taeko

Dr Taeko Uchino

Licensed Psychologist

“Positive Psychology Inc. (www.positivepsychologyinc.com) INCLUSIVE & AFFIRMING THERAPY (TRAUMA, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY) AND ASSESSMENT (ADHD, Autism) BY DOCTORS FOR ALL PEOPLE IN CALIFORNIA. We welcoming racial, ethnic, sexual, gender, neuro & body diversity. Individual, couples, & family therapy & positive psychology”

About Me

We offer inclusive, affirming therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges like trauma, depression, or anxiety. Our practice warmly welcomes all racial, ethnic, sexual, gender, neuro, and body diversity. We also provide thorough ADHD and Autism assessments. Using positive psychology, we collaboratively build on your strengths, fostering resilience. Our aim is to create a truly supportive space where you can find clarity and move forward.

Approach

Building on positive psychology and affirming care, I focus sessions on gentle experiments—small steps, skills practice, and reflecting on what truly helps you feel steadier. In San Diego or online, sessions move at a collaborative pace; I use clear agendas, multilingual check-ins (English, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog), and practical between-session tools when helpful. Work often weaves assessment insights with trauma-informed skill-building so relationships and daily routines feel more manageable. This way of working tends to suit people seeking practical, respectful change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Disability Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    A formal psychological evaluation to determine the nature and extent of a disability, often used for support planning or service access.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology

Psychologist

Qualifications

Alliant International University

Service Areas

Positive Psychology Inc.

In-person & Online

San Diego, California

United States

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