Annette Sasaki, LMSW

When You’re Carrying Too Much and Putting Yourself Last

You may be dealing with worry, sadness, grief, trauma, relationship stress, or the demands of work and caregiving.

You may also find yourself focusing so much on other people’s needs that it becomes difficult to make yourself a priority. You might overthink, question yourself, or struggle to give yourself the same patience and grace you would offer someone else.

I’m Annette Sasaki, LCSW. I provide therapy in Port Jefferson and online throughout New York State for adolescents, adults, and older adults who want to better understand themselves, feel more grounded, and move forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.

Why Work With Me

I believe healing and personal growth begin with feeling truly heard, understood, and accepted.

My approach is warm, gentle, supportive, and collaborative. I meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, pressure, or expectations.

I work especially well with clients who want to better understand themselves, explore patterns in their thoughts or relationships, and make changes at a pace that feels right for them.

If you are looking for a therapist who is highly directive, gives you specific answers, or tells you what choices to make, my approach may not be the best fit.

My Approach to Therapy

I believe many of the answers we seek are already within us, but sometimes we need a safe space and a little guidance to uncover them.

Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and patterns while building on the strengths you already have.

I draw from client-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and EFT/Tapping. When spirituality or faith is meaningful to you, we can also make space for that in our work.

There is no rush, no judgment, and no expectation of where you should be. We start exactly where you are and move forward at your own pace, one step at a time.