Meet the Team Behind Koyo Psychology
Compassionate therapists, diverse perspectives, united by a belief in healing through change.
OUR VALUES
We create a safe supportive space where clients can be seen, heard, and understood.
COMPASSION
We honor the impact of culture, language, and identity in every person’s healing journey.
CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS
Like the autumn leaves of koyo, we see beauty in transformation. We help clients embrace change as an opportunity for resilience and growth.
HOPE & RENEWAL
We draw from a range of therapeutic approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and additional modalities—tailored to each client’s unique needs.
OUR APPROACH
We simplify the therapy process, making the complex feel approachable and manageable.
CLARITY
OUR MISSION
At Koyo Psychology, our mission is to guide individuals and families through life’s seasons of change with compassion, clarity, and cultural understanding. We believe healing is not linear; it is a journey of growth, release, and renewal.
We exist to make therapy accessible, stigma-free, and responsive to the unique needs of all communities. Whether in English, Mandarin, Japanese, or other languages, we strive to meet each client where they are—in their language, their culture, and their personal story.
OUR TEAM
Licensed Clinical Psychologist | PSY33338
Dr. Katherine Sheu (she/her) is a trilingual (English, Mandarin, and Japanese) and bicultural clinical psychologist who works with children, teens, families, and adults. She supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, stress, multicultural issues and loss.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client, helping them work toward becoming the best version of themselves. Dr. Sheu believes in cultural humility and in honoring the ways social, cultural, and historical factors shape the healing process.
Katherine Sheu, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist | PSY35910
Dr. Shanley Newman (she/her) is a psychologist who works with individuals across the lifespan, supporting clients as they build awareness of their emotions, experiences, and strengths. Her clinical training is rooted in cultural diversity in health psychology and the mind–body connection, and she is especially mindful of how these factors shape well-being and healing.
Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, solution-focused, and informed by a biopsychosocial perspective. Dr. Newman strives to create a comfortable, direct, and culturally sensitive space where clients feel supported in exploring challenges, nurturing self-compassion, and working toward meaningful personal goals.
Shanley Newman, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist | PSY34370
Dr. Grace Chen (she/her) is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where clients can feel seen and heard. She provides culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care, exploring how cultural background, early family relationships, and life experiences shape emotions and relationships.
Her integrative approach draws on psychodynamic, attachment-based, mindfulness, and self-compassion practices. Dr. Chen has experience addressing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, perfectionism, attachment issues, family and relationship concerns, and cultural identity challenges.
Grace Chen, Ph.D.
Kenji Miyamoto, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist | PSY35078
Dr. Kenji Miyamoto (he/him) is a scholar, author, and clinician born and raised in Los Angeles. He earned his PhD in clinical psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and his MA from Pepperdine University. He served as Chair of the American Psychological Association’s Division for Social Justice (DSJ, 2023-2025).
A recipient of the Multicultural Concerns Scholar Award, Dr. Miyamoto’s research focuses on the impact of stereotypes and Asian American mental health, with a special emphasis on intergenerational trauma and identity formation. As a clinician, he works with depression, anxiety, trauma, family and relationship issues, substance use, and cultural identity concerns. His treatment approach blends traditional psychoanalytic perspectives with contemporary cognitive-behavioral and neuropsychological methods to strengthen the mind–body connection and foster personal growth.
Psychological Associate | PSB94027912
Supervised by: Evangeline Bishop, PsyD, PSY25157
Zeinab Etheridge, M.S.
Zeinab Etheridge (she/her) believes healing begins with self-compassion, patience, and the right support. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques, offering practical tools for managing life’s challenges while fostering growth. Zeinab creates a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace and build confidence, resilience, and balance.
Risa Takeuchi, Psy.D.
*currently on leave*
Psychological Associate | PSB94024733
Supervised by: Evangeline Bishop, PsyD, PSY25157
Dr. Risa Takeuchi (she/her) provides therapy in English and Japanese. She works with children, teens, and adults on a wide range of concerns including stress management, depression, anxiety, trauma, family and relationship issues, addiction, identity development, acculturation, grief, and life transitions.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative, adapting to each client’s needs, values, and goals. Dr. Takeuchi helps clients find solutions, foster healing, and make meaningful life changes. She offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore challenges and build pathways toward growth.
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Supervising Licensed Clinical Psychologist | PSY25157
Dr. Evangeline Bishop (she/her) serves as a Clinical Supervisor at Koyo Psychology and brings over 20 years of experience working with children, adults, and families. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of how mental health is shaped by intersecting factors such as culture, race, gender, identity, family systems, and lived experience.
Dr. Bishop’s approach is highly relational and individualized, with advanced training in trauma, attachment theory, play therapy, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, dyadic therapy, reflective practice, and clinical supervision. She is committed to fostering a non-judgmental, inclusive, and safe environment where all identities are honored and meaningful growth can take place.
Evangeline Bishop, Psy.D.
Supervising Licensed Clinical Psychologist | PSY27594
Dr. Ashley Silvera (she/her) is a licensed psychologist with over two decades of experience supporting youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and feelings of overwhelm. She views psychology not simply as a profession, but as a way of understanding and moving through the world with greater awareness and embodiment.
Her work is deeply informed by somatic therapy and trauma-informed care, helping clients reconnect with their bodies as they move toward wholeness. Dr. Silvera is a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and is LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally sensitive. She currently serves as a supervisor for psychological associates at Koyo Psychology.
Ashley Silvera, Psy.D.
Supervising Licensed Clinical Psychologist | PSY33281
Dr. Kristy Tram Nguyen (she/her) is a psychologist with formal training in psychodynamic theory who has developed an integrative and eclectic clinical practice. She works collaboratively with clients, honoring the unique experiences and needs they bring into the therapeutic space.
Her approach emphasizes cultural humility and recognizes the influence of social, cultural, and historical contexts in the healing process. Dr. Nguyen is committed to providing care that is both evidence-based and culturally responsive, adapting her work thoughtfully to support each client’s growth and self-understanding.
Kristy Tram Nguyen, Ph.D.
OUR SPACE
Our Torrance office is designed to be safe, welcoming, and accessible, with dedicated spaces for children, teens, and adults.
For clients across California, we also offer secure telehealth sessions so you can receive care from the comfort of home.
READY TO MEET YOUR TEAM?
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. At Koyo, we listen first, then guide you toward the support that fits best, whether with our team or a trusted referral.
