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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

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

Education:

• MA Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Saybrook University, Leadership Institute of Seattle, 2013
• BA Education, Instrumental Music, Western Washington University, 1995

• 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

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