About Miwa Emi Therapy
My name is Miwa Emi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Los Angeles. I am a Medical Social Worker and have worked with clients with Chronic Illnesses over the last 13 years. I have worked for a home health agency, a dialysis clinic, a University hospital, and a health insurance company. I have been in the Social Work field for 20 years. I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and speak Japanese fluently.
I interned at United Nations High Commissioner for Refuges in Tokyo and worked with asylum seekers coming to Japan. I also worked with homeless children through a non-profit organization in Belem, Brazil. These experiences made me decide to pursue my career in Social Work. I received Master's degree in Social Work from Columbia University.
I understand that having medical conditions can cause severe stress, relationship issues, and financial burden on you. I have seen a lot of clients with medical conditions also experience behavioral health challenges such as depression and anxiety.
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Working in the medical field, a lot of clients have told me, "No one understands what I am going through."You might be feeling discouraged, lonely, and sad having all the health-related issues. Providing a secure and trusting environment is very important to me to build a good clinical relationship. I have worked with more than 5,000 clients in the past. A lot of my clients have told me that they felt "heard" for the first time.
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Why Specialized Psychotherapy Services related to medical conditions?
Do you feel...?
"I see so many doctors, but no one seems to know what's going on with me. I feel so alone."
Do you feel?
"My family and friends always ask me why I am so tired all the time. No one understands what I am going through."
Do you feel?
"My life is on hold because of my medical condition(s). Why is this happening to me?"
These are the things I hear from my clients with medical conditions everyday.
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Working in the Medical Social Work field in the last 14 years in hospital, health insurance, home health, and dialysis clinic, I have seen many clients suffering from depression, anxiety and PTSD.
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I believe that our body and mind are very smart.
By getting sick, our body and mind are telling us we need to pay attention to certain areas in our body and mind.
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​I, myself, went through a acute serious medical condition that almost took my life.
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That is why my clients have told me "you are the first person who really understands what I am going through."
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I believe that our body and mind are really smart. From a cold to diabetes, and cancer, every medical and mental condition tells us where we need to pay attention to in our body and mind.
My job is to help you find the areas in your mind where you are "stuck".
My job is to help you catch the message from your body and mind through psychotherapy.
My Clients Say
When Miwa asked what I think about a message behind my cancer. I had no idea. After my diagnosis, I was overwhelmed and I felt numb. Miwa provided a safe and supportive space for me to explore my feelings and develop coping strategies. Through therapy, I have gained a new perspective on my illness and life. I realized what is most important in my life. I highly recommend Miwa to anyone facing a difficult health challenge.
Robert 40's
My Clients Say
After my last pregnancy, I suffered severe postpartum depression and anxiety. I felt hopeless and thought there was nothing I can do to overcome it. Miwa really helped me to see things as they actually are, and not as I thought they were. Within a few weeks, seeing Miwa, she helped guide me through my anxiety and depression. Miwa helped me with the tools that would restructure my thought process. She also equipped me with the skills to control my day to day thoughts. She is a very open minded and understanding person who I could talk about anything without being judged. I loved my therapy sessions with Miwa and really gained value each time we met.
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Lindsey, 32 years old
Postpartum Depression
My Clients Say
I highly recommend Miwa for anyone seeking compassionate and effective counseling. She demonstrates remarkable insight, actively listens to my concerns, and is considerate of my feelings throughout our sessions.
What sets her apart is her ability to offer tailored strategies, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. I appreciate her dedication to helping me navigate challenges and am grateful for the positive impact she has had on my well-being.
Amy, 49 years old
Caregiver taking care of a parent with a medical condition
Medical conditions my clients have/had
Cancer
Empty Nose Syndrome
End Stage
Kidney Disease
Postpartum
Depression
Fibromyalgia
Diabetes
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