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Parts-work meets trauma treatment: heal from anxiety & trauma and regain peace with IFS-EMDR. My name is Akemi, psychotherapist in Ohio. I have deep appreciation for and training in IFS and EMDR, and also incorporate CBT and mindfulness. Born in Japan, I’ve lived and worked in the US, UK, and the Middle East. My former training in art history, archaeology, ancient languages shaped my passion for human experiences. I've transitioned to help people like you reconnect with your parts, embrace who you are, and step forward with purpose.

Hi, and thank you for taking the first step to a better you. You have chosen to explore a therapist who has had some struggles of her own and who has decided to pour back into the lives of others just the way that others have poured into me over the years.

Welcome! I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop practical skills for navigating life's challenges.

Sometimes life can leave us feeling out of balance & we can benefit from support. Times in life may be difficult, but during stressful times our strengths surface with effective guidance. As a mentor & guide, supporting you where you are, is how I show up. Whether you're going through tough times or just need a safe place to land. Let’s tap into your Inner guiding Wisdom- to synchronize strengths, purpose & knowing. An integrative approach fosters balance in life & confidence naturally increases through accessing your inner wisdom.

Welcome. I’m Dr. Tawnya H. Brown, a clinically licensed social worker based in Maryland and licensed to practice in MD, DC, and VA. For over 28 years, I have supported individuals and families through life’s most difficult and meaningful transitions, with a special focus on working with families, youth, and young adults.

Reaching out for support is one of the most important steps you can take as you begin a new chapter in your life. Whether you are dealing with depression, trauma, major life changes, difficult transitions, challenging relationship decisions, self-esteem or self-worth concerns, or simply feeling that the way you are managing life is not helping you move toward a better place, you do not have to walk through it alone.

I am here to walk alongside you with compassion, understanding, and hope. Together, we can work toward healing, clarity, and growth—and get to the other side of this stronger, healthier, and with renewed hope.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations in mental health clinical settings, providing psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I help people work through trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and the stress that comes with major life transitions, using a supportive, practical approach tailored to their needs and cultural background. Many of the people I see are also navigating relationship issues or family conflict alongside these struggles, and I meet them where they are.

I have a background in science and psychology, which fits my education as a psychologist. I am also a very creative and collaborative person. I want to work with each client to find the best individual treatment for them. I know many techniques and exercises, but only you can tell me what what works best for you. I enjoy helping adults (age 18+) navigate the transitions they face and be able to look forward to the future with hope (even if that feels very far away currently).