What Makes Blue Humming Therapy Unique?
At Blue Humming Therapy, we are guided by four core principles:
Diversity, Balance, Integration, and Compassion.
These principles shape our approach to mental wellness and make us unique.
Our Approach
We emphasize harmony between seemingly contrasting elements, such as mind and body, self and others, past and future, nature and art, and East and West.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, our diverse team represents a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and values. By respecting individuality and embracing different perspectives, we strengthen our ability to support clients and communities effectively.
How We Work
Practical: We focus on practical solutions while encouraging self-discovery, blending actionable strategies with insightful therapy to meet diverse client needs.
Visible: We make progress tangible through creative tools, helping clients track their growth and gain confidence in their treatment.
Creative: Our team collaborates across therapeutic styles and backgrounds, fostering innovation to serve a wide range of clients effectively.
Supportive: We value teamwork and mutual care among our therapists, enhancing the quality of support we provide to clients and communities.
Mission & Values
Our mission at Blue Humming Therapy is to provide compassionate care, embracing acceptance and openness. We foster harmony, trust, and equality to promote mental well-being, resilience, and growth for individuals and communities.
Acceptance
Free from judgement and criticism. we accept who you are and what you believe.
Compassion
We believe we all need compassion for ourselves and others.
Openness
Blue Humming Therapy values openness to our clients and communities.
Harmony
We achieve harmony for our work and develop a good connection with our clients.
Equality
Blue Humming Therapy values equal opportunities for all clients to receive thoughtful care.
Quality
Blue Humming Therapy thrives to offer high-quality services to our clients and communities.
Trust
Trust is our core value and the fundamental promise to all of our clients and communities.
Organization Principles
Blue Humming Therapy was formed by mental health professionals who aim to promote clients’ mental wellness with excellent mental health services. To maximize our contribution to all clients and communities, we will focus on four principals in our work.
1. Be Client-Centered
Be the best partner and supporter of our clients and communities.
2. Lead by Example
Integrate our knowledge, resources, and experiences to improve our services for clients and communities.
3. Thrive on Trust
Develop a trustful relationship with our clients and communities.
4. Cherish Heart to Heart Connection
Real care does not exist without a humanistic connection.
Board of Directors
Manami Yamamoto, LMFT
Founder and President
Anjuelle Floyd, LMFT
Vice President
Theresa Calderon
Vice President
Miyo Inoue, Ph.D.
Board Member
Yumiko Hamanaka, MBA
Treasurer
Maki Yamamoto, LMFT
Board Member
Our History
Blue Humming Therapy (BHT) – founded in 2016 – is the leading community-based mental health non-profit organization dedicated to helping all people, regardless of their nationalities, to achieve wellness by living mentally healthier lives. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of the overall wellness and includes direct counseling services, psychoeducation, and prevention services for everyone. All of our work is guided by our organization’s values – that mental health support should be offered through mutual trust and humanistic bonding.
BHT was established by the founder and psychotherapist, Manami Yamamoto, LMFT. She has been working with clients from diverse backgrounds at the hospital, school, and community mental health settings in both US and Japan. From her experience working with many clients, Manami was shocked to learn about the reality that many clients cannot receive the high quality of mental health services due to their economic statuses, races, cultures, and other deeply rooted injustice. She felt deep sorrow that they held little hope that it would ever be fixed. Manami feels a strong urge to form a solid function that can offer high-quality mental health services to all clients regardless of their backgrounds and help them ensure their well-being.
Manami also realized that many resources and knowledge are often disconnected and never integrated. She feels there are great opportunities to maximize the effectiveness and quality of mental health services if all knowledge and resources are integrated through collaboration with many talents.
It is her objective to create an organization where, with the realization of real diversity and integration, we can improve our mental health services to the people and communities. Based on these experiences, she set into motion to form the movement that took shape as Blue Humming Therapy.
“Blue Humming Therapy” is all about finding calm and joy in the journey of mental health.
The color “blue” makes us think of peaceful skies and gentle wave, creating a sense of tranquility.
That’s exactly what we aim to provide – a safe space where people can feel understood and supported.
The “humming” part comes from the hummingbird, a tiny bird known for its ability to hover in one spot and navigate through different environments. Just like the hummingbird, many of us are on a journey where we learn to stay present and find happiness even when things get tough. Hummingbirds also represent hope and renewal, reminding us that healing takes time and care.
Together, “Blue Humming” reflects our mission to promote mental wellness through community support, creativity, and personal growth. We encourage everyone to embrace their unique paths, just like a hummingbird gracefully flies from flower to flower.
Our name serves as a friendly reminder that, like the hummingbird, we all have the ability to rise above challenges and discover our own peace and happiness.
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Office and Spaces
Take a look at our offices and the spaces we occupy in therapy.
Located in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Peninsula and Burlingame.
Blue Humming Therapy Clinicians and Staff
Get to know us! Meet the faces behind Blue Humming by browsing through the photos below.
Training/Workshops/Seminars
Blue Humming offers workshops and seminars focused on educating individuals about mental health and solutions.
Our Communities
Our communities help make us who we are. Take a look at some of our events.
