Dr Mira Simic-Yamashita, PhD
Psychologist
“Kobe (Kansai, Japan)-based psychologist and a therapist, helping people in Japan and globally overcome anxiety, depression, low-self-esteem, migraine and more, without years of therapy.”
About Me
Approach
The therapy I practice, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), is a form of advanced clinical hypnotherapy, that makes changes at the subconscious level and provides exceptional results – rapidly! If you value your time, happiness and wellness, this is for you.
Services
Services Offered:
Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
Learn more about HypnosisPsychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
Learn more about PsychotherapyOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online Therapy
Works With:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Children
- Communities
- Groups
- Individuals
- Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about AnxietyChronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Learn more about Chronic IllnessCross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
Learn more about Mood DisorderStress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
Learn more about Stress / BurnoutPersonal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
Learn more about Self-EsteemWomen's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Professional Title:
Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.
Credentials
Registrations
International Association of Councelors and Therapists
Psychologist, Rapid Transformational Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
Okayama University, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Year: 2010
Service Areas

Kobe, Japan