Kirk Akahoshi, Life Coaching & Psychotherapy

"I met with Kirk for a consultation, which he offers free of charge. The session usually runs about 30-minutes but I didn't feel as though he was rushing me or trying to make a hard sell of his services. What I did feel was a high level of comfort in opening up to him about my current situation. He took the time to listen and offer attainable next steps as I embark upon a change in career. The passion Kirk has for coaching is obvious. He offers a genuine experience in a time when people need to be heard the most. I would highly recommend Kirk's services to anyone who is at a crossroads in their life or career. He will take the job of steering you in the right direction very seriously."

"The fact that Kirk is both a therapist and a coach sets him apart from most other people in his field. He has so many resources and tools at his disposal he should call himself Batman! Kidding aside, you'd be hard pressed to find anyone with the breadth of experience, warmth of approach or integrity that Kirk has . Kirk came to my rescue when I was experiencing overwhelm from the pressures of motherhood and work. I was finding it hard to keep my head above water with my endless business to-do list, along with guilt about not spending time with my family and frustration at not having time for self-care. Through just a few conversations, Kirk not only uncovered some interesting reasons why I was feeling the way I did, but also gave me some practical and powerful tools to use whenever I noticed myself getting into the stress zone. He also took it upon himself to follow up and see if the suggestions he gave were working for me, something I didn't expect and am very grateful for. So obviously I'm now a fully realized human being, right? Not in the slightest - and that's the other great thing about Kirk. He meets you where you are, and makes working with him fun and light, not at all like those crazy intense "shrink" sessions you see in the movies (though I have no doubt he would be really capable of handling those moments as well). I always felt that he was sincerely and deeply wanting to be of service in any way he could. Which is a rare and beautiful thing to receive from another human being. Thanks again Kirk"

"I have attended several conference workshops that Kirk has moderated. Kirk has a good approach to his clients in that he seems genuine and really helps you become aware of your problems and what the next steps you should take care. The reason why Kirk is one of the best at what he does is the fact that he's able to quickly put himself in your shoes. By doing this, he's able to ask the right questions and have you do the right activities that will allow you yourself to find the solution to your issue. Kirk isn't about just telling you what your problem is and what the answer is.. Rather, he leads you down the path to figuring it out on your own. This is huge, as often the one thing that holds us back the most is ourselves. Only by figuring out our problems on our own (with Kirk's help, of course) will be accept the solution. I have never asked Kirk a question and have him respond, "I don't know". Kirk always seems to know the right things to say and ask. Believe me, you'll be doing yourself a favor if you use his services. After a few sessions with him, you'll find yourself on the road to becoming a happier individual."

"One of the reasons why Kirk is great is because he is able to really center you in the present moment. I did a workshop with him recently at a conference and he guided us through a critical thinking exercise that had us really try to analyze why we made a certain choice that we regret and what we can learn from it today. The workshop added some great insight to how I view myself and it was very productive. However his guidance didn't stop there. In a more informal setting he was talking to me and my girlfriend. He proceeded to ask the both of us questions about our relationship and pretty much asked us why we loved each other so much. It is important to ask these questions because sometimes you and your significant other might be on different pages. He was genuinely interested in how the two of us viewed our relationship. He even says to me that he is still learning and developing his own teachings. This I feel marks a true good teacher and guide. Kirk I would like to thank you for your time and for actually getting to a very personal level with me. It meant a lot and I look forward to taking more of your workshops."

"Kirk is an amazing therapist, coach, and person in general! Before speaking with Kirk, I had a lot of anxiety and some internal conflict around the direction I wanted to take my business. I was experiencing challenges with being able to trust my intuition and fearlessly move forward with a decision to take my business to the next level. After having just a few sessions with Kirk, he helped me remove those challenges so I could confidently make the next big step in my business and renew my faith in myself. Now, I no longer have anxiety or internal conflict around this issue, and every time I find myself tempted to go into self-doubt, I utilize the powerful techniques that he taught me to get myself out of that mindset. Kirk is awesome and I would totally recommend him to anyone!"