Mina

Mina Tanabe, MA

Certified Public Psychologist

Verified

“I provide a session to clarify the deeper needs behind your inner critical voice and start transforming it into your supporter.”

About Me

Self-criticism is one of the most universal human struggles. Often, these critical voices are internalized from the external world, especially from people close to us, and they can also reflect unconscious patterns in our lives that can be destructive and prevent our well-being. I specialize in working with difficulties rooted in our unconscious patterns. I provide schema-informed therapy and groups that explore how past experiences have shaped the way you interact with yourself and the world, and how you can start to change that gently.

Approach

I am a nationally licensed psychologist providing bilingual, evidence-based online therapy. I have training in schema therapy, schema therapy for addiction, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). My session is especially helpful for people who resonate with any of the following patterns: -Fear of disconnection and rejection -Self-sacrifice/Other-directedness -Over-vigilance and inhibition -Impaired autonomy and performance -Impaired limits
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Basic Information

Online Only

Services

Services Offered:

  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Addiction Counselling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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Professional Title:

  • Certified Public Psychologist

    A psychologist certified to provide psychological services to the public in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Qualifications

MA in Clinical Psychology (Developmental focus)

Shirayuri University

BA in Educational Psychology

International Christian University

Service Areas

Online Only

Tokyo · Yokohama · Osaka

Japan