Yumiko Nakama
Certified Public Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist,Senior Professional Psychologist, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University / Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital
IPT Therapist
Professional Biography
Position: Certified Public Psychologist
Academic Affiliation: Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Graduate School of Medicine
Professional Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.), Major in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Psychology)
Primary Language: Japanese
Secondary Language: English
Level A Training Completed: 25/06/2026
Additional Training: IPT-J Introductory Workshop and Advanced Applied Practice Workshop completed in Japan.
Yumiko Nakama, MA, CP, CPP, ACCP, SPP is a Japanese clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in trauma, neuropsychology, and disaster mental health.
She is affiliated with Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital and the Graduate School of Medicine, where she is engaged in clinical practice and research in psychiatry and neuropsychology.
Her research focuses on trauma-informed care, interdisciplinary approaches to mental health, and community recovery following disasters, including the Great East Japan Earthquake.
She also works within the context of a medical institution established to support post-disaster recovery, integrating clinical practice and research in disaster mental health and community support.
She considers Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) essential in disaster mental health and long-term recovery following the Great East Japan Earthquake, and has been implementing IPT at Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital since its establishment for post-disaster recovery support.
She has completed international clinical training in AEDP® (Level 2 Therapist, ASM Trained Therapist, USA), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1 Therapist, UK/USA), Brainspotting™ (Phase 1–2, NEM Phase 5, USA/Australia), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT Level A, USA).
She is also an EFT Certified Therapist, a Taktile Care® Level I & II Certified Therapist, and has completed training in Humanitude care approaches.
Through these international clinical trainings, she integrates trauma-informed care and neuroscience-based psychotherapeutic approaches into both clinical practice and research.
She has also completed research ethics training (APRIN/eAPRIN), ensuring adherence to international training standards and ethical guidelines in her clinical and academic work.
Contact Info
Email: iptstudyfriends.japan@gmail.com
Phone: +81
Website: https://researchmap.jp/psycholoroom
Address:
Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital,Japan
Sendai, Miyagi, 9838512
Japan