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Russell Kawakami

Licensed Professional Counselor
SonderMind
Accepting clients Last Updated 24 days ago

Dr. Kawakami has been in the mental health and addiction field for nearly 20 years. He is a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, an author, an empowering media personality, and a proud veteran of the United States Army.

You may have seen The Mind Doctor® on hit TV shows such as Bravo’s Married To Medicine, VH1’s Love and Hip Hop, WEtv's Bold & Bougie, WEtv’s Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta working with rapper, producer, actor, and superstar Bow Wow, and WEtv’s Brat Loves Judy with rapper, producer, actress, and Funkdafied super star, DaBrat!

While Dr. Kawakami is now viewed by millions of people on television, his humble beginnings actually started on television as a six-month-old baby being placed for adoption and featured on the “Thursday’s Child of The Week” segment. After being adopted in Los Angeles, California he grew up in a multi-cultural family and represents East Side San Jose, California.

Prior to Dr. Kawakami earning his Ph.D. in Psychology via an academic institution, he had already earned his Ph.D. in "Hustling" via the streets of the Bay Area in the dope game.

Dr. Kawakami credits a divine intervention and acknowledges, “Only God could have me go from selling dope and destroying lives to offering hope and restoring lives. Look at Gawwwwd!”

Whether or not you have ever participated in counseling / therapy, I ask you to consider this:

Do firemen spray water on the smoke or do they focus the water on the source of the fire?

Likewise, we will not chase your smoke (the behavior we see on the outside) week after week, month after month, when I know those behaviors are just manifestations of the trauma (adverse/difficult experiences) that is happening on the inside (the source of the fire).

Specializing in anxiety and "stuckness" (and everything else in between), I co-pilot your transformational journey with hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programing (NLP), and other somatic techniques designed to heal the adult drama that stems from unresolved childhood trauma.

I have co-piloted transformational journeys with people experiencing anxiety, "stuckness", phobias, confidence, self-esteem, confusion, why am I here?, etc., and, we go right to the source for a quick, pain-free, long-lasting resolution!

Consider this: How long does a New Year's Resolution generally last? 1 week, 2 weeks, maybe 3 weeks?

EXACTLY!

And then what happens?

That's right! People go right back to their old behaviors (patterns/programming).

The Reason: Logical solutions will NEVER resolve emotional issues!

I am not a “Life Coach” or “Relationship Expert.” They work on a lower level, the conscious mind, offering advice and giving logical solutions that make sense but only work temporarily.

Au contraire, I am The Mind Doctor® and work in a different dimension, the subconscious mind, where EVERYTHING resides. Together, we resolve your past trauma that often (unconsciously) shows up in your life as things such as: anxiety, racing thoughts, unexplained irritability, explosive anger, depression, procrastination, and the most-common "stuckness", etc.

Together, we co-pilot your transformational journey resulting in healing the past (the known AND unknown stuff) that has kept you from being the amazing person you are called to be in Mind, Body, & Spirit!

Therefore, if you are tired of struggling and/or repeating the same patterns, if you simply want the best for every part of your life (and your family) - you may want to consider contacting me now for your quick and long-lasting personal transformation.

The Mind is the most powerful tool you have, and EVERYTHING starts in the Mind!

Allow me to transform your Mind, I'll change your Mindset!

The Mind Doctor®

For more information on Dr. Kawakami, you may want to consider visiting his website:

www.TheMindDoctor.com


Specialties

Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Phobias Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Russell Kawakami is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem GEHA Humana Kaiser Permanente Medical Mutual Optum Oscar UnitedHealthcare

NPI Number

1851610695

Rates

Rates not provided

Treatment Approaches

Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Emotionally Focused Therapy Holistic Mindfulness Person-Centered Strength-Based Supportive

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • License(s): GA-LPC005761

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English

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