Tamami Fujiwara, LMHC
Choosing Kindness Through Therapy
I am so glad you’re here. Deciding to start therapy is a way to show kindness to yourself—a path to identifying beliefs that may no longer serve you. I have seen firsthand the profound difference this work makes, both in my own life and in the lives of my clients.
The Power of Our Internal Dialogue
What we tell ourselves day in and day out shapes our entire experience of life. Often, we mistake our assumptions for the absolute truth. In my practice, we create a safe space together to gently challenge the beliefs holding you back and clear a path toward the goals that matter most to you.
My Journey to Counseling
Being a therapist is more than a career; it is the culmination of my own personal growth. My path to this work arose organically from my own lived experiences.
Confronting the Past
Raised in an emotionally and physically abusive family system, I spent many years running from my struggles. Eventually, I realized that avoiding the pain was impairing my happiness to a point I could no longer ignore.
A Turning Point
I still remember my first therapy session in college. I was struggling with depression and the heavy weight of my father’s disapproval. My therapist looked me in the eyes and said, “You are not stupid.” He empowered me that day, and something within me awoke.
The Path to Choice
Once I understood how my upbringing and environment had authored my inner dialogue, everything changed. I learned to challenge those outdated scripts, which empowered me to make beneficial life choices based on who I am today, not who I was told to be.
A Multicultural Perspective
While I am a native of Tokyo, the United States has been my home for most of my adult life. This multicultural background is a profound asset to my practice. It allows me to deeply understand the cultural differences and unique struggles that immigrants face today, and I am honored to support you in navigating those complexities.
専門資格と大切なお知らせ
専門資格と大切なお知らせ カウンセリングの本場である米国で研鑽を積み、厳しい臨床基準をクリアしたプロフェッショナルとして活動しております。
• 米国ワシントン州公認メンタルヘルス・カウンセラー (LMHC) MHC.LH.61192816)
• 国際基準 EMDRIA 認定 EMDR セラピスト【日本国内の皆様へ】 私は米国ライセンス保持者として活動しており、日本国内の公認心理師・臨床心理士資格は保有しておりません。 しかし、国際的なエビデンスに基づいた科学的なアプローチを用い、お一人おひとりに誠実に向き合うことをお約束いたします。