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Dr Akira Olsen Dr. Akira Olsen, PsyD
Tokyo-raised Psychologist 🧠 | Author β€’ Educator β€’ Founder
Making psychology practical for real life ✨
🌱 Heal β€’ Grow β€’ Thrive

I'm grateful to share that my work has been featured in **LA Magazine!**Over the years, working as a psychologist has ta...
11/08/2026

I'm grateful to share that my work has been featured in **LA Magazine!**

Over the years, working as a psychologist has taught me something important: **Mental health isn't just something we take care of when life becomes difficult. It's something we can nurture every day.**

We don't have to make big changes all at once. Sometimes, it's the small thingsβ€”being a little kinder to ourselves, taking a moment to breathe, or learning to let go of what we cannot controlβ€”that make a meaningful difference.

This belief is at the heart of my book, *The Journey to Self*, and the work we're building at **Journey Health**.

My hope is to make mental health education more accessible, practical, and relevant to everyday life, across different cultures, generations, and communities.

I also believe we have so much to learn from one another, including the wisdom of both Eastern and Western approaches to well-being.

I'm still learning and growing on this journey, too.

Thank you to everyone who has supported my work, shared their stories, or simply taken a moment to connect. I truly appreciate it.

πŸ’š **Taking care of your mental health doesn't have to wait until something goes wrong. You can start today, one small step at a time.**

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11/01/2026

It’s 11:47 pm. You’re in bed, phone in hand, rereading a Slack message from your manager for the fourth time. β€œCan we chat tomorrow?” No context. No emoji. Just that. Now your brain is writing the whole script.

🧠✨ Your mental health starts with the relationship you have with yourself.We spend so much energy showing up for others....
10/19/2026

🧠✨ Your mental health starts with the relationship you have with yourself.
We spend so much energy showing up for others. But are we showing up for ourselves?
πŸŽ™οΈ In my recent radio interview, I share why mental fitness, self-compassion, and small daily habits matter more than ever.
🌿 You don't need to change your whole life overnight. Small steps can create meaningful change.
🎧 Watch here: https://youtu.be/duWUa9Md_tU
πŸ’š Follow for practical psychology, mental fitness tips, and free weekly tools!

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08/15/2026
Tomorrow 8/16 Instagram Live🎀 at 7:00 PM (US/PDT)πŸŽ‰πŸŒΈ Join meπŸ‘‹
08/15/2026

Tomorrow 8/16 Instagram Live🎀 at 7:00 PM (US/PDT)πŸŽ‰πŸŒΈ Join meπŸ‘‹

08/12/2026

feature from IMA @ Time Square today 8/12. Thank you for honoring my work !

07/03/2026

**Dr. Akira Olsen Receives Humanitarian of the Year Award and Appears on Times Square Billboard**

06/10/2026

Hi Beautiful people! I want to share my new book with you:

The Journey to Self: Practical Exercises for Building a Positive Relationship with Yourself and Transforming Your Mental Health by Dr. Akira Olsen, Clinical Psychologist
The most important relationship you'll ever build is the one with yourself.
You're stressed, overstimulated, and running on empty β€” yet somehow expected to have it all together. Sound familiar?
The Journey to Self was written for exactly this moment.
Dr. Akira Olsen, clinical psychologist with years of real therapy experience, cuts through the noise and gives you what you actually need: practical, science-backed exercises that work β€” no toxic positivity, no fluff, no one-size-fits-all advice.
What's inside:
✦ Self-Awareness β€” Finally understand why you think, feel, and react the way you do
✦ Self-Love β€” Build a genuine, lasting relationship with yourself (not just a mood board)
✦ Self-Management β€” Tools to handle stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm in real life
✦ Whole-Self Healing β€” Covering mind, body, heart, relationships, and finances β€” because wellness isn't just one thing
✦ Trauma Healing β€” Gentle, evidence-based approaches to process what you've been carrying
Blending Eastern mindfulness and Kendo disciplinewith Western therapeutic methods, Dr. Olsen brings a uniquely powerful framework β€” compassionate enough to meet you where you are, and structured enough to actually move you forward.
Whether you're navigating burnout, heartbreak, identity, or simply searching for more peace and purpose β€”
Your healing journey deserves a roadmap. This is it.

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San Fransisco, CA
94010

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