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Dan is a family systems therapist that works with individuals, couples, and families. He joined The Evergreen Clinic in January of 2015 and provides counseling for diverse issues including anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, anger management, school performance, and cultural identity. Dan uses a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Contextual Therapy, and Mindfulness. In addition, his background as an educator can help students and families navigate concerns with the classroom and peers.  For enjoyment, Dan likes to travel with his family and cheer on his favorite sports teams. He is an avid reader and musician and enjoys spending time exploring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Tamami is a mental health counselor specializing in adults and teens 13 years and older.  Her goal is to support those who wish to discover new ways to relate to themselves and others, or who simply wish to learn to view the world through a new lens. Tamami is a client-centered therapist and strongly believes that people are the experts who know what changes they desire for their lives and relationships.

 

Tamami’s services ensure a safe, confidential, flexible and supportive space, free of judgment.

 

Because all clients are uniquely individual, Tamami’s approach comes from a variety of techniques, including Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. Any or all of these methods are tailored specifically for the needs of individual client.

As a Native of Japan, Tamami’s multicultural background provides a relatable understanding of cultural differences as well as help in assisting and overcoming the many types of struggles that immigrants face today.

Tamami enjoys traveling, gardening and watching NFL games. She also enjoys sampling new foods (motto: try anything once) as well as trail hiking with her husband Andy and their very calm pointer, Curious George.

Website: www.tamamifujiwara.com

Counseling services include, but not limited to the following: 

• Resolving relationship conflicts
• Dissatisfaction or Transition in Life
• Decreasing anxiety (including social phobias)
• Decreasing stress
• Addressing self-hatred / Building self-compassion
• Navigating discrimination based on race and social status (especially immigrants)
• Childhood Trauma
• Self-Harm
• Exploring LGBTQA identity and familial support

Education:

• MA Psychology, Counseling Specialization: Saybrook University, Leadership Institute of Seattle
• BA Social Work: California State University Los Angeles
• Certification: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy +
• Foundational Training Completed: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

 

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and I am dedicated to supporting you in building strong, healthy relationships. I provide counseling for adults, couples, adolescents and families. I strive to give my clients the tools to cope with challenging events and integrate new ways to manage life’s stresses. I approach each client with compassion and empathy and I am dedicated to providing a safe space for those seeking deeper and more nourishing connections. I recognize the impact that stressful and traumatic events can have in our lives and I believe, given the right tools and insights, we can find ways to work through these challenges to live a more authentic and meaningful life.

I practice from a person-centered, trauma informed framework. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they are, and creating goals that support their current needs and hopes for the future.

When working with couples, I take time to understand their perspectives, and I aim to identify areas of strength as well areas where the couple could integrate new habits and tools. I utilize research-based approaches such as Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) during the sessions, in hopes of creating opportunities to increase connection and manage challenging interactions. While working with families and individuals, I integrate traditional psychotherapy methods with experiential tools found in art therapy and mindfulness-based therapy. I believe in the mind body connection and have seen how powerful art can be in externalizing and processing difficult trauma narratives. I also utilize a therapy technique called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with survivors of trauma; EMDR is a method of psychotherapy that is proven to be highly effective in significantly decreasing emotional distress after a traumatic event and can be effective in the treatment of complex trauma, phobias, anxiety, and PTSD.

When working with clients, I focus on identifying and implementing culturally relevant, systems-focused interactions by utilizing my extensive training in art and trauma therapy. I incorporate my formal art training and experience as well as evidence-based therapeutic practices to meet the needs of diverse populations. I have also worked extensively with individuals, couples, families impacted by childhood abuse and sexual assault. Throughout these collective experiences, I have witnessed the power of art and mindfulness as effective tools for safe healing from trauma, victimization and other life issues. I am also bilingual and speak both English and Spanish fluently. My areas of expertise include trauma/post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress reduction, marital conflict, postpartum anxiety and depression, and managing life’s challenges. I also have extensive training and experience in virtual therapy.

Education and Certifications:

• Antioch University, Seattle:MA Psychology, 2013 specializing in Art therapy and Couples and Family therapy
• EMDR trained -2016
• Gottman level 1 and 2 trained- 2018

I bring working knowledge and skill to the following mental health issues:

• Managing difficult life transitions
• Reducing the impact of trauma
• Supporting self-esteem and self-care
• Navigating healthier relationships
• Coping with LGBTIQA issues

I welcome working with:

• Individuals eight years old and up
• Couples
• People in poly relationships

My intention is to help you discover and support your innate strengths and capacities for a healthier life. Working together in therapy, we can do this by cultivating a foundation of trust, rapport, and understanding. As your guide, I believe you will find me a deep and active listener.

Growing up in a blended family; immigrating to the USA; coming to terms with partial eyesight, my gender identity, and my sexual orientation prepared me to be empathic with people of many walks of life and to hold the sacredness of our life voyages.

Education:

• MA, Counseling Psychology, Saybrook University
• Counseling internship, Renton Area Youth and Family Services
• Certificate in Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Institute for Therapeutic Learning
• BS, Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Memberships:

• American Counseling Association
• Area Emotional Specialist (Sunshine) volunteer, Camp Ten Trees

Tim is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been with The Evergreen Clinic since 2008. He works with couples and families through depression, anxiety, personality disorders, midlife transitions, sexual and gender identity, spirituality, dreamwork, depth psychology, CBT, imagery, emotionally focused therapies, and clinical supervision. Tim considers himself a bit of a geek who loves to read, watch films, cook, travel, and exercises regularly (but under protest). He is currently pursuing a PhD. in depth psychology.

Education:

• MA in Family Therapy, Antioch University
• MA in English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Memberships and Leadership Positions:

• Adjunct Professor, Antioch University, 2007 to present
• Member, Washington State Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
• Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists