How Kindful Place Therapy Center Began

Kindful Place Therapy Center was founded on a chilly November evening at a café, where 2 friends, Ligia and Chisato, were discussing names for their new counseling center. Kindful came from a blend of mindful and kindness- two things that Ligia and Chisato both practice and encourage their clients. Looking around the café, there was an aha moment- they wanted to create a therapy space that was like a café… a warm, safe space to just be present, a place to connect with ourselves or others. This is where “Place” came from- and the Kindful Place Therapy Center was born.

Mission Statement:
KPTC was established in 2024 with the mission to provide mental health and consultation services in California. Our mission is to decrease the stigma of mental health by fostering a safe environment, like a café, to increase well-being and increase individual, couples, family and community skills to create an inclusive space.

Our Vision Statement

A community where mental health is celebrated and accessed to increase people’s well-being.