Psychiatrists in Honolulu, HI

I understand therapies - biological, psychological and mindfulness-based treatments - as ways to help you be more present in your life, face challenges in work and in love with confidence and feel secure enough to play. I understand feelings are not just symptoms but signals to be listened too and understood in their context. I also understand patients are people, not just victims of biology or inconvenient containers for medications. Our physical state is of great importance and still, it does not exist in a vacuum. It is intimately intertwined with our DNA, life circumstances, relationships, culture and past experiences.
I understand therapies - biological, psychological and mindfulness-based treatments - as ways to help you be more present in your life, face challenges in work and in love with confidence and feel secure enough to play. I understand feelings are not just symptoms but signals to be listened too and understood in their context. I also understand patients are people, not just victims of biology or inconvenient containers for medications. Our physical state is of great importance and still, it does not exist in a vacuum. It is intimately intertwined with our DNA, life circumstances, relationships, culture and past experiences.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, I invite you to take the first step towards a brighter future! I specialize in helping professionals who are experiencing burnout in their careers due to depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I am a board-certified psychiatrist and have extensive experience working with professionals such as CEO’s, lawyers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to find renewed balance and reconnect with purpose in their lives. I also have experience in working with the LGBTQ+ community who might be struggling with sexual identity and are ready to start experiencing their true authentic life.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, I invite you to take the first step towards a brighter future! I specialize in helping professionals who are experiencing burnout in their careers due to depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I am a board-certified psychiatrist and have extensive experience working with professionals such as CEO’s, lawyers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to find renewed balance and reconnect with purpose in their lives. I also have experience in working with the LGBTQ+ community who might be struggling with sexual identity and are ready to start experiencing their true authentic life.

If you’re feeling depressed, anxious, or carrying trauma from the past, I want you to know that it’s okay to feel this way and you are not alone in this - Reaching out for support can take a lot of courage but I am here to listen and support you in anyway I can.
If you’re feeling depressed, anxious, or carrying trauma from the past, I want you to know that it’s okay to feel this way and you are not alone in this - Reaching out for support can take a lot of courage but I am here to listen and support you in anyway I can.

Looking for someone to work with who is compassionate, puts you at ease, and does not pass judgement? We will collaborate to develop an individualized plan facilitating stability and further growth and development. This includes medication management, therapy, and lifestyle modifications. We will work together to assess your goals, consider the best approaches to meet them, and continue to find ways to improve yourself, relationships, work, and overall life. We can work in a fluid and flexible fashion to enhance your life. If you already work with a therapist, we would be happy to assist with medication management.
Looking for someone to work with who is compassionate, puts you at ease, and does not pass judgement? We will collaborate to develop an individualized plan facilitating stability and further growth and development. This includes medication management, therapy, and lifestyle modifications. We will work together to assess your goals, consider the best approaches to meet them, and continue to find ways to improve yourself, relationships, work, and overall life. We can work in a fluid and flexible fashion to enhance your life. If you already work with a therapist, we would be happy to assist with medication management.

Most patients are suffering from burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mental health disorders. They want to return to a manageable life with a convenient, thorough, personalized treatment plan.
Most patients are suffering from burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mental health disorders. They want to return to a manageable life with a convenient, thorough, personalized treatment plan.

Trustworthy. Respectful. Understanding. Dr. Blaisdell-Brennan is a Medical Doctor board-certified in psychiatry and trained at Harvard, JABSOM, and UCLA. Call 808-427-2589 for a free consultation.
Trustworthy. Respectful. Understanding. Dr. Blaisdell-Brennan is a Medical Doctor board-certified in psychiatry and trained at Harvard, JABSOM, and UCLA. Call 808-427-2589 for a free consultation.

I am accepting new patients. I have 17 years of experience serving individuals ages 18+. Common problems I help with include depression, anxiety, ADHD, psychosis, and bipolar disorders. Services may include both psychiatric medications and counseling. I graduated from Punahou and finished medical school at UH in the top 10% of my class there.
I am accepting new patients. I have 17 years of experience serving individuals ages 18+. Common problems I help with include depression, anxiety, ADHD, psychosis, and bipolar disorders. Services may include both psychiatric medications and counseling. I graduated from Punahou and finished medical school at UH in the top 10% of my class there.

Dr. Garrett Halweg began a quest for improving brain health at the completion of his residency from University of Hawaii, Queens Medical Center in 2003. He headed up a private practice in Southern California working on common disorders like depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Dr. Halweg survived multi-system organ failure because of a Leptospirosis infection from a local waterfall in November 2013, which prompted a renewed interest in optimizing physical health and mental awareness. This experience taught him lessons that shaped his life and now wants to share his story with others.
Dr. Garrett Halweg began a quest for improving brain health at the completion of his residency from University of Hawaii, Queens Medical Center in 2003. He headed up a private practice in Southern California working on common disorders like depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Dr. Halweg survived multi-system organ failure because of a Leptospirosis infection from a local waterfall in November 2013, which prompted a renewed interest in optimizing physical health and mental awareness. This experience taught him lessons that shaped his life and now wants to share his story with others.

At BrighterMind Psychiatry, we embrace a holistic, patient-centered approach to mental health. Your unique needs, preferences, and goals are at the heart of everything we do. Beyond psychiatric evaluation and medication management, we integrate wellness practices to support your overall well-being. Our personalized treatment plans may include mindfulness exercises, stress management strategies, and lifestyle adjustments, empowering you to achieve lasting mental and emotional balance.
At BrighterMind Psychiatry, we embrace a holistic, patient-centered approach to mental health. Your unique needs, preferences, and goals are at the heart of everything we do. Beyond psychiatric evaluation and medication management, we integrate wellness practices to support your overall well-being. Our personalized treatment plans may include mindfulness exercises, stress management strategies, and lifestyle adjustments, empowering you to achieve lasting mental and emotional balance.

Ultimately I want my clients to experience medication and counseling services in a similar fashion as I have during difficult periods in my own life. At the base of it all, I specialize in empathetic communication which is a nice way of saying I listen well, a skill often lost in our hectic world. My clients look to me to manage their mental health conditions through medication management as well as therapeutic counseling.
Ultimately I want my clients to experience medication and counseling services in a similar fashion as I have during difficult periods in my own life. At the base of it all, I specialize in empathetic communication which is a nice way of saying I listen well, a skill often lost in our hectic world. My clients look to me to manage their mental health conditions through medication management as well as therapeutic counseling.

When it comes to your mental health, it's important to have the right people by your side, especially when it comes to working with medication. I take great care to listen to my patients, provide a safe-space, and keep a non judgmental stance, and I prefer to work alongside my patients as we decide next steps.
With a background that includes more than 15 years in healthcare and higher education, I have experience working as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, professor, practice mentor for master’s in nursing and doctoral students. I've lalso worked as a nurse in clinical and emergency room settings.
When it comes to your mental health, it's important to have the right people by your side, especially when it comes to working with medication. I take great care to listen to my patients, provide a safe-space, and keep a non judgmental stance, and I prefer to work alongside my patients as we decide next steps.
With a background that includes more than 15 years in healthcare and higher education, I have experience working as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, professor, practice mentor for master’s in nursing and doctoral students. I've lalso worked as a nurse in clinical and emergency room settings.

Mental Health Wellness LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, APRN
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96814
Many of our clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or intrusive thoughts. Our clients need a listening ear and a genuine concern for the issues that affect their daily lives. Our goal is to help our clients regain control of their lives, manage their personal and professional relationships, and continue to grow into the best version of themselves.
Many of our clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or intrusive thoughts. Our clients need a listening ear and a genuine concern for the issues that affect their daily lives. Our goal is to help our clients regain control of their lives, manage their personal and professional relationships, and continue to grow into the best version of themselves.

Aloha! As a highly experienced psychiatric provider born and raised in Hawai‘i, I understand the unique challenges of our island community. I am committed to providing high-quality, personalized mental health care. I offer compassionate, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use disorders, and other psychiatric conditions, tailoring treatment to your unique needs.
Aloha! As a highly experienced psychiatric provider born and raised in Hawai‘i, I understand the unique challenges of our island community. I am committed to providing high-quality, personalized mental health care. I offer compassionate, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use disorders, and other psychiatric conditions, tailoring treatment to your unique needs.

Georgina Chamungwana is a mental health enthusiast certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and trained in crisis prevention and intervention. She is passionate about whole body wellness and dedicated to providing the best patient care. She began her health care career working in palliative and hospice care and after graduating from nursing school, she immersed herself in mental health and spent several years acquiring skills and knowledge in inpatient psychiatric/mental health care. When she is not watching documentaries in her free time, you will find her gardening, listening to varying genre of music or exploring new places.
Georgina Chamungwana is a mental health enthusiast certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and trained in crisis prevention and intervention. She is passionate about whole body wellness and dedicated to providing the best patient care. She began her health care career working in palliative and hospice care and after graduating from nursing school, she immersed herself in mental health and spent several years acquiring skills and knowledge in inpatient psychiatric/mental health care. When she is not watching documentaries in her free time, you will find her gardening, listening to varying genre of music or exploring new places.

I am a board certified psychiatrist taking new patients in Honolulu. I specialize in the rapid treatment of depression, and in the transition to more effective alternatives, such as TMS, ketamine, medical cannabis, and more. Taking pills everyday is at times indicated, but often there are more sensible options. I sometimes prescribe books, and my style is upfront, down to earth, out of the box, and interactive. Please visit --> www.drcook.org.
I am a board certified psychiatrist taking new patients in Honolulu. I specialize in the rapid treatment of depression, and in the transition to more effective alternatives, such as TMS, ketamine, medical cannabis, and more. Taking pills everyday is at times indicated, but often there are more sensible options. I sometimes prescribe books, and my style is upfront, down to earth, out of the box, and interactive. Please visit --> www.drcook.org.

David Guo - Alani Clinic for Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Online Only
We are accepting new patients. David Guo is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to enhancing the well-being of his patients through a holistic and individualized approach to mental health care. He has since built a diverse clinical background, serving in community health settings in NYC and now in Honolulu. His experience ranges from conducting thorough psychiatric assessments to developing tailored treatment plans, all while emphasizing the importance of patient education and family involvement.
We are accepting new patients. David Guo is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to enhancing the well-being of his patients through a holistic and individualized approach to mental health care. He has since built a diverse clinical background, serving in community health settings in NYC and now in Honolulu. His experience ranges from conducting thorough psychiatric assessments to developing tailored treatment plans, all while emphasizing the importance of patient education and family involvement.

Optimal mental health is the goal, not just the absence of disease. The body, mind, and environment operate as a whole. You can’t treat a symptom without addressing the root cause. Extra time allows me to be thorough, listen to your story without interrupting, and discuss treatment plans in detail. This allows me to provide higher quality care and enables you to feel heard and understood in a way you may never have felt before.
Optimal mental health is the goal, not just the absence of disease. The body, mind, and environment operate as a whole. You can’t treat a symptom without addressing the root cause. Extra time allows me to be thorough, listen to your story without interrupting, and discuss treatment plans in detail. This allows me to provide higher quality care and enables you to feel heard and understood in a way you may never have felt before.

Dr. Tara Valenzuela DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a mental health enthusiast, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a professor of psychiatric nursing. She treats mental health across the lifespan. All ages, all issues. Geriatric psychiatry, no person is too young or too old for high quality mental healthcare. Treatments are healing-centered, education-forward, and person-focused. This involves customized strategies for medication management and supportive therapy. She aligns with the idea that nursing is the facilitation of healing and works to provide intervention, education, and advocacy.
Dr. Tara Valenzuela DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a mental health enthusiast, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a professor of psychiatric nursing. She treats mental health across the lifespan. All ages, all issues. Geriatric psychiatry, no person is too young or too old for high quality mental healthcare. Treatments are healing-centered, education-forward, and person-focused. This involves customized strategies for medication management and supportive therapy. She aligns with the idea that nursing is the facilitation of healing and works to provide intervention, education, and advocacy.

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Struggling with ADHD? Get fast, reliable care—no long wait times, no hassle. Our subscription-based plans offer direct provider texting, automated check-ins (no need for monthly face-to-face visits), and stress-free medication management so you never miss an appt or refill. Created by fellow neurodivergents!
+Discovery Plan –New ADHD evaluation & diagnosis. Start within a week. $500 1st month, then $99/month
+ADHD Copilot Plan – Already diagnosed? Get ongoing ADHD care & refills. $200 1st month, then $99/month
We help navigate med shortage issues & ensure consistent treatment.
Text us at 808-563-4128 or visit website to book now!

My primary goal is to help people achieve a state of wellness and the ability to live life to their full potential. I am licensed to see clients in Hawai'i, California and Texas. I worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Hawai'i, Manoa and I volunteered with the Entertainment Industries Council which advocates for accurate portrayal of mental health and substance abuse issues in entertainment and media. I know what type of stigma can be associated with mental health issues and what barriers my clients face on their path to wellness.
My primary goal is to help people achieve a state of wellness and the ability to live life to their full potential. I am licensed to see clients in Hawai'i, California and Texas. I worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Hawai'i, Manoa and I volunteered with the Entertainment Industries Council which advocates for accurate portrayal of mental health and substance abuse issues in entertainment and media. I know what type of stigma can be associated with mental health issues and what barriers my clients face on their path to wellness.
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How does your Psychiatrist compare?
Number of Psychiatrists in Honolulu, HI
50+
Average cost per session
$200
Psychiatrists in Honolulu, HI who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
79% | Medication Management |
75% | Bipolar Disorder |
69% | ADHD |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
70% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
70% | Hawaii Medical Services Association |
63% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in Honolulu, HI see their clients
56% | In Person and Online | |
44% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
64% | Female | |
33% | Male | |
3% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Honolulu?
The Psychology Today Directory enables users to search specifically for psychiatrists by selecting the provider type from the drop-down menu, and filtering results by city, zip code, or the psychiatrist's name. The search results feature detailed profiles that outline each professional's treatment approach, areas of expertise, credentials, fees, payment options, and accepted insurance. Results include both psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), who hold advanced practice nursing degrees. Users can refine their search for a specific type of psychiatric provider using the "Provider Type" filter.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists dedicated to understanding, diagnosing, and treating brain disorders and mental health conditions. As physicians, they are trained to identify the often subtle biological factors underlying mental disorders and to monitor how mental health treatments may impact other physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medication and typically conduct shorter sessions that focus on medication management rather than intensive psychotherapy.
In contrast, psychologists are particularly attuned to the impact of early experiences on development, behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes. They often take a holistic approach to assessing and treating clients, considering aspects of personality and social functioning. Although psychologists cannot prescribe medication, they are frequently skilled in administering psychological tests—such as IQ tests, personality assessments, and behavioral evaluations—to assess an individual's functioning. Psychologists often engage in longer, more psychotherapy-focused sessions compared to psychiatrists.
In contrast, psychologists are particularly attuned to the impact of early experiences on development, behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes. They often take a holistic approach to assessing and treating clients, considering aspects of personality and social functioning. Although psychologists cannot prescribe medication, they are frequently skilled in administering psychological tests—such as IQ tests, personality assessments, and behavioral evaluations—to assess an individual's functioning. Psychologists often engage in longer, more psychotherapy-focused sessions compared to psychiatrists.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and what is the difference with a psychiatrist?
A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), also known as a mental health nurse practitioner or psychiatric nurse practitioner, is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced training in psychiatric care, earning at least a master’s degree in psychiatric nursing. To become Board-Certified (PMHNP-BC), psychiatric nurse practitioners must also pass a national exam that tests their clinical psychiatric knowledge.
Like psychiatrists, PMHNPs are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. However, PMHNPs and psychiatrists differ in their training experience. While PMHNPs can complete their credentialing requirements (full bachelor's and master's degree training) in as few as 6 years, psychiatrists often spend upwards of 12 years to complete their bachelor's, medical doctorate degree, and residency training requirements. Because of training differences, some states require PMHNPs to be supervised by or enter into a collaborative agreement with a physician in order to prescribe medication.
When deciding to work with a psychiatrist or PMHNP, clients should consider factors such therapeutic fit, cost, and availability. Psychiatrists may have more substantial training in treating more severe psychiatric conditions, as well as in providing more specialized treatment services, such as child psychiatry. However, psychiatrists may be inaccessible to some clients, as their cost and availability may be prohibitive. It can often be easier for clients to find a PMHNP with openings for new clients when compared to psychiatrists, and PMHNPs may also offer lower cost treatment options for clients looking to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Like psychiatrists, PMHNPs are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. However, PMHNPs and psychiatrists differ in their training experience. While PMHNPs can complete their credentialing requirements (full bachelor's and master's degree training) in as few as 6 years, psychiatrists often spend upwards of 12 years to complete their bachelor's, medical doctorate degree, and residency training requirements. Because of training differences, some states require PMHNPs to be supervised by or enter into a collaborative agreement with a physician in order to prescribe medication.
When deciding to work with a psychiatrist or PMHNP, clients should consider factors such therapeutic fit, cost, and availability. Psychiatrists may have more substantial training in treating more severe psychiatric conditions, as well as in providing more specialized treatment services, such as child psychiatry. However, psychiatrists may be inaccessible to some clients, as their cost and availability may be prohibitive. It can often be easier for clients to find a PMHNP with openings for new clients when compared to psychiatrists, and PMHNPs may also offer lower cost treatment options for clients looking to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Can a psychiatrist or a PMHNP prescribe medication?
The Psychology Today directory features two primary types of psychiatric professionals: psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). Both are generally authorized to prescribe psychiatric medications. In 28 states, PMHNPs have full practice authority, allowing them to provide the complete spectrum of psychiatric care, including independent medication prescribing and management. In other states, however, PMHNPs are required to work under the supervision or in collaboration with a physician to prescribe medication. Both psychiatrists and PMHNPs may also offer additional services, such as psychotherapy, counseling, and care coordination, for clients seeking psychiatric care.
Do psychiatrists or PMHNPs offer therapy?
Both psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including traditional psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), pharmacotherapy, and, occasionally, various somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists and PMHNPs make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations.
While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most psychiatry sessions may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management; this is frequently the case for both psychiatrists and PMHNPs. However, medication providers who do not offer psychotherapy usually work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians who do offer these services, and they can refer clients seeking more traditional psychotherapy services to their care.
While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most psychiatry sessions may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management; this is frequently the case for both psychiatrists and PMHNPs. However, medication providers who do not offer psychotherapy usually work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians who do offer these services, and they can refer clients seeking more traditional psychotherapy services to their care.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist, a PMHNP, or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem and may be unaware of the differences in support provided by various mental health professionals. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider (PCP) first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the PCP may review their medical history and provide guidance or a referral to the appropriate type of provider.
A referral to a psychiatrist or PMHNP is most often made when a client is in need of psychiatric medication management or assessment. These professionals are specifically trained to prescribe psychiatric medications, when necessary, for a client; however, they generally do not provide supportive psychotherapy on an ongoing basis. A therapist or psychologist, in contrast, can provide supportive psychotherapy but is unable to prescribe medications. Because of their unique roles, some clients see both a medication prescriber (either a psychiatrist or PMHNP) and a therapist at the same time to address their psychiatric concerns holistically. Many psychiatrists and psychologists are very open to referring clients to other professionals if unable to meet the client's needs or if they think the client could use additional support from a different type of professional.
A referral to a psychiatrist or PMHNP is most often made when a client is in need of psychiatric medication management or assessment. These professionals are specifically trained to prescribe psychiatric medications, when necessary, for a client; however, they generally do not provide supportive psychotherapy on an ongoing basis. A therapist or psychologist, in contrast, can provide supportive psychotherapy but is unable to prescribe medications. Because of their unique roles, some clients see both a medication prescriber (either a psychiatrist or PMHNP) and a therapist at the same time to address their psychiatric concerns holistically. Many psychiatrists and psychologists are very open to referring clients to other professionals if unable to meet the client's needs or if they think the client could use additional support from a different type of professional.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist or a PMHNP?
A referral to a psychiatrist or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is often not required. However, consulting your primary care physician (PCP) first can be beneficial and may streamline the process of getting the care you need. Your PCP can help determine whether psychiatric care is necessary or if another type of mental health support might be more appropriate. Additionally, some insurance plans require a PCP referral to cover part or all of the costs associated with seeing a specialist. Obtaining a referral can also expedite the appointment process, particularly in areas with provider shortages or for clients seeking specialists in fields like child psychiatry.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed professional?
Yes, all professionals listed in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory are licensed to provide mental health services in the state(s) where they practice. The directory includes a variety of providers such as psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), physician assistants, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Each provider must hold a valid license issued by their state regulatory body to be listed. In addition, Psychology Today offers a verification process for certain providers, signified by a 'Verified' symbol next to their profile. This badge indicates that the provider’s primary credential or license has been independently verified by Psychology Today.