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Mari Okuda

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Bio

My true calling emerged as a result of my recovery from mental health issues and personal growth. I am fascinated by the interaction between the brain, the mind, and the body. What motivates people the way they do? How does this behavior manifest later become problematic? With this curiosity, I am returning to school to become a psychotherapist later in life. I hope to plant seeds in people's hearts so that they can blossom in their own lives.

Education

California Institute of Integral Studies

Master's degree program
2023 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

City College of San Francisco

Associate's degree program
2020 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General

City University of Seattle

Master's degree program
1991 - 1994
  • Majors:
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      LMFT

      Arts

      • Ikebana-Japanese Floral design
        1985 – Present

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Shanti Project
        2021 – Present
      • Advocacy

        RAMS, Inc.
        2022 – 2023
      • Volunteering

        Asian Women's Shelter
        2022 – Present
      • Volunteering

        W.O.M.A.N.,Inc. — Peer Counselor
        2021 – Present

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering