A society of those that provide compassionate and scientific
providers to the public, establish standards in Japan, and a
home for providers and students to clinically grow in the profession
JTA is granted its authority by the Legals Affairs Bureau and Ministry of Justice in Japan to do all activities to provide counseling using psychology, operate facilities to therapies and healing and all related business
When you’re stressed at work, you might feel overwhelmed, have trouble relaxing or sleeping…
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It is a mental health condition that entails persistent sadness, apathy, hopelessness…
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Traumatic experiences can lead to mental health challenges that interfere with their day-to-day life…
We are a network of medical and mental health professionals with education to better serve the people of Japan and the world. Learn more about types of therapists and medical professionals. Or founders have been president of IMHPJ Andrew Parkinson and Dr. Furr, who bring their heritage of academic training, professional practices and organizational skills through their careers as see here in the biographies
Our mission is to spread professional psychotherapy and psychiatric services within Japan and the world by using the American Psychological Association (APA) and New York State‘s Department of Education (NYSED) standards for training and delivery of mental health services.
Our founder, Dr. Furr, comes from the rigorous and competitive culture of New York. These standards are listed for each profession on the NYSED Office of Professions Learn more
The home organization was founded in New York City in 2013, trains and sponsors visa and licenses for professionals, and is an internship site for NYU and Columbia University.
The founder is a product of NYU and New York education, but has a direct lineage of doctoral authority brought to Japan by the Japanese External Trade Organization (Jetro). Learn more about the meeting between the parent company and JETRO’s events that years by noted by Prime Minister Abe, Jamie \diamond, APPLRE< and political members of the Japanese government. Learn more
ngs to this Society has been passed down by Doctoral advisors to 1622 AD at the University of Leipzig to America through Columbia University. To see the lineage and notable characters, learn more her
We offer our certification to those that meet Master’s level and beyond training and experience hours
Membership is available to individuals who have obtained at least an undergraduate degree from a college or university that meets U.S. or equivalent standards for a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a similar scientific discipline.
Membership is open to all those with at least an undergraduate level from college or university that meets APA or equivalent standards for a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or equivalent scientific discipline. Enrollment is immediate and must be maintained by submitting transcripts or supporting documents within 30 days.
We offer our certification to those that meet Master’s level and beyond training and experience hours sufficient to qualify for our optional malpractice insurance. Evidence of graduation, degrees or licenses for members must be submitted for such credentialing at no additional cost.
Joining is easy for those who are eligible. Simply fill out the online application, pay the non-refundable fee and submit required proof of qualifications within 30 days. We will accept credit card and bank transfer.
International Mental Health Providers of Japan (IMHPJ)members: All IMHPJ members are automatically accepted with fee. IMHPJ has high standards of membership and a tradition honored by JTA.
Membership Fees: 10,000 Yen for regular member and 4000 Yen for overseas and active students
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