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Manami Yamamoto Therapy

Offering counseling services and psychoeducation to diverse clients and communities. Founder of Blue Humming Therapy (US） and MHEC Project (US x Japan).

Counseling service by Manami Yamamoto, offering holistic therapy to individual, families, and couples. Offering Psychoeducation of stress management, diversity, trauma, and well-being. Services includes:
Depression, Stress, and Anxiety
Trauma Healing/ Grief and Loss
Relationship Issue/Couple Issue
Personal Growth & Life Meaning
Cultural Issues (Cultural Identity Issue/Marriage&Family Issue)

Offering Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, and Family/Couples Therapy as well as Expressive Arts Therapy and
Multicultural Therapy to clients who need special treatments for their issues. Website: www.manamiyamamototherapy.com

Manami Yamamoto, MA, LMFT

John Muir Health
Living Arts Counseling Center
RAMS, Inc,
California Pacific Medical Center
Albany Unified School District
North Japan Mental Health Support

09/09/2025

Mental Wellness is much like growing vegetables in a garden.

Just as we till the soil, plant seeds, and provide water and sunlight each day to help them gradually grow, our inner well-being is also nurtured through the simple daily ways we care for ourselves.

Rather than relying only on what is given from the outside, we can listen carefully to the voice within and take rest and joy as our “nourishment.”

In doing so, the true strength and resilience of the heart begin to blossom.

So today, what kind of “water” or “light” will you offer to your heart?

❤️

09/04/2025

✨ MHECボランティアスタッフ募集のお知らせ ✨
2021年のコロナ禍の際、私はアメリカ国内のクライアントや地域コミュニティにメンタルヘルスサポートを提供していました。その一方で、日本やインドからも心理支援の問い合わせをいただくようになり、メンタルヘルス支援の不足を実感しました。そこで「少しでもサポートができれば」と思い、ソーシャルメディアを通して毎月心理教育を提供してきました。

この活動は、日本のメンタルヘルス環境を改善し、より多くの人に心のケアを届けることを目的に、心理専門家と非専門家の両方がボランティアとして協力し合いながら、4年間にわたり続けてきました。

これまでの取り組みには：

◆質の高いカウンセラー紹介サイトの作成（マイメンタルヘルス：https://mymentalhealth.jp/）

◆メンタルヘルス関連情報リストの作成（https://mymentalhealth.jp/resource/）

◆小学生約200名を対象とした若年層のメンタルヘルス意識調査実施

◆2025年4月：東京都でNPO法人「メンタルヘルス環境向上プロジェクト（MHEC）」を設立

◆2025年6月：ウェルネス啓蒙イベント「M.O.F.U」を開催

があります。これらを通して、日本、アメリカ、そして海外からも多くのフィードバックをいただき、今後さらに精力的に活動を広げていく予定です。

現在進行中のプロジェクトには：

◆精神科医・心療内科医・心理学者・臨床心理士が協働する「年間メンタルヘルス支援プログラム」作成

◆イギリスの大学との若年層のメンタルヘルス意識調査の共同研究・論文発表

◆心理支援情報リストのブラッシュアップ

◆YouTubeなどを活用した心理教育の提供

◆2026年「M.O.F.U」ウェルネスイベントの企画

◆自助サポートアプリの研究・開発

などが進んでいます。

そして現在、各アクティビティをサポートしてくださるボランティアスタッフを募集しています。特にMHECのページでお知らせしている項目でのお手伝いをいただけたらと思いますので、ご興味のある方は、ぜひ mentalhealthec@gmail.com までご連絡ください。

皆さんと一緒に活動できることを心から楽しみにしております。

メンタルヘルス環境向上プロジェクト（MHEC）
https://www.mentalhealthec.org/

09/01/2025

It’s Labor Day today.

A gentle reminder that rest is also part of the work we do.

Like the cats stretching in the sunlight,
I let myself pause,
open a book,
and simply breathe.

To labor, to rest
both nurture the rhythm of life.

❤️

08/26/2025

I have been providing psychoeducation seminars and training to many companies, schools, and organizations. One of the most popular and frequently requested topics I cover is “Stress Management.”

There are a few key points I like to share, but one of the most important is that “stress management is not a single solution that works for everyone.”

Effective stress management must be customized to who you are as an individual. It requires assessing what is appropriate based on your health, life stage, and personal circumstances.

While the media often presents certain strategies as if they are universal “miracle solutions,” the reality is that true stress management looks different for each person.

People often hope for one quick fix for all stress, but the truth is, we need to take time to understand our mind, thoughts, and body.

Only then we can develop the most effective stress management plan that supports our unique needs and well-being.

❤️

08/23/2025

“Designing Wellness”

People often ask me, “How does a counselor’s daily life look?” In my case, I begin each morning by offering a prayer of gratitude to my ancestors.

Then, I always check in with my own energy and emotional state.

Our bodies and minds change day by day.

They are influenced by our physical condition, hormones, and even the seasons.

Sometimes the body feels tired and energy does not flow smoothly. Other times, the heart feels a little unsettled.

This is why every morning I observe myself and design the way I will live that day: a day to move more slowly, a day to be energetic, or a day to focus on inner dialogue.

By listening closely to my energy and heart, I choose how I will spend the day.

Wellness does not arrive on its own, nor is it something given from the outside.

True well-being of body and mind is cultivated through the choices we make and the way we design each day.

❤️

08/19/2025

Born and raised in Japan and now working in mental health in the U.S., I’ve witnessed how far the U.S. has come, perhaps 50 to 60 years ahead of Japan in building mental health support systems.

From early childhood, care is integrated into schools, workplaces, communities, and healthcare. Since the Pandemic, even young children access support online. Insurance coverage and public awareness have helped make mental health part of daily life.

This didn’t happen by chance. It is the result of decades of national investment. While the system is still imperfect, it remains one of the most developed in the world.

But what about countries without such systems? Are people simply expected to endure?

When we’re in emotional pain, we can’t wait decades for change. That’s why it’s essential to make the most of what’s available now, and most importantly, to nurture wellness within ourselves before crisis arises.

Wellness cultivated from within is the most sustainable form of care. It isn’t dependent on external support systems. We often focus on what we lack, but what we truly need is often already inside us.

You don’t have to give up on being well.
True wellness already lives within you.

🇺🇸

08/12/2025

Wellness is like playing music.

When life gets busy, many of us pack our days so tightly it’s like cramming too many notes into one measure of a song.

Beautiful music needs pauses, changes in tempo, and moments of rest. Yet, we often keep playing the same melody every day, even when our mood shifts or the notes begin to clash.

✨ Take a moment.
Listen to your own music.
What kind of wellness melody are you playing today?

❤️

08/06/2025

In July, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with 44 junior high and high school students from Japan who came to California as part of a summer program to explore the U.S.

I was grateful to offer them an experiential session of Movement and Art Therapy, along with a conversation about mental health and my journey of becoming a psychotherapist.

It was a wonderful and heartwarming experience. I was deeply touched by the students’ openness to the topic of mental wellness and their genuine engagement in the activities. Many asked insightful questions during the session, and even after it ended, some students stayed behind to talk more, asking about mental health and how to pursue a path in this field.

Although mental health stigma still exists in the culture, I could feel a quiet shift. There is a growing openness, a curiosity, and a sincere desire to understand. I see light in this younger generation, that they hold so much potential and possibility and this is my pleasure and hope.

I wholeheartedly hope that each of them will continue to unfold their uniqueness and live with wholeness, joy, and deep well-being throughout their lives.

❤️

08/01/2025

メンタルヘルス環境向上プロジェクト（MHEC）は、
2025.4.24に正式に特定非営利法人（NPO団体）となりましたことをご報告いたします。

https://www.npo-homepage.go.jp/npoportal/detail/013014677

これからも、皆様に寄り添う活動や発信をしてまいります。
今後とも、よろしくお願いいたします。

lit.link
https://lit.link/mhecproject

MHECウェブサイト
https://www.mentalhealthec.org/

マイメンタルヘルス　（カウンセラー紹介、情報提供サイト）
https://mymentalhealth.jp/

MHEC　Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/

07/28/2025

I am very honored to share that I have been listed in Marquis Who’s Who in America.

Since its first publication in 1899, Who’s Who in America has recognized individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in their respective fields. While it is not publicly searchable online, past and current editions can be found in many public, academic, and corporate libraries across the United States. For broader access, Marquis Biographies Online offers institutional subscribers access to over 1.6 million biographical profiles, updated daily.

I am deeply grateful for this recognition and remain committed to contributing to the advancement of mental health and inclusive global wellness.

Marquis Who’s Who in America

https://marquiswhoswho.com/

このたび、大変光栄なことに『Who’s Who in America』に選出いただきました。

『Who’s Who in America』は1899年に創刊された、アメリカを代表する人物録で、各分野において顕著な功績とリーダーシップを示した人物が紹介されています。一般公開のオンライン検索は行われていませんが、アメリカ国内の多くの公立・大学・企業図書館で過去の版をご覧いただけます。また、機関向けの「Marquis Biographies Online」では、160万件以上の人物プロフィールが日々更新され、広く利用されています。

Marquis Who’s Who in America

https://marquiswhoswho.com/

このような形で評価していただけたことに心より感謝し、今後もメンタルヘルスの向上とグローバルウェルネスの推進に尽力したいと思います。

❤️

Address

340 Lorton Avenue
Burlingame, CA
94010

Telephone

+14153434660

Website

http://www.manamiyamamototherapy.com/

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