Psychiatrists in Waipahu, HI

Jeffrey Wright Bayless
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Waipahu, HI 96797 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with mental health issues and unsure of where to turn for help? As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with years of experience, I understand the importance of providing compassionate care for those seeking support in their mental health journey. I am excited to share that I am accepting new patients through my exclusively online practice. I am dedicated to offering a safe and inclusive space for patients of all ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and with a wide range of mental health concerns. I want you to feel confident and comfortable coming as you are.
Are you struggling with mental health issues and unsure of where to turn for help? As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with years of experience, I understand the importance of providing compassionate care for those seeking support in their mental health journey. I am excited to share that I am accepting new patients through my exclusively online practice. I am dedicated to offering a safe and inclusive space for patients of all ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and with a wide range of mental health concerns. I want you to feel confident and comfortable coming as you are.

Bradley Kuo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MEd, FNP, PMHNP, CARN-AP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Waipahu, HI 96797 (Online Only)
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.

Amanda Gwardys-Cook
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified
5 Endorsed
Waipahu, HI 96797 (Online Only)
Now offering evening appointments! Are you struggling with depression or anxiety and is it negatively impacting all areas of your life? Maybe you have tried getting help but were left unsatisfied and discouraged. It can be different. I treat all age groups navigating complex issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, Bipolar and ADHD. I offer comprehensive mental and behavioral healthcare options including evidenced based medication management along with homeopathic options to best meet your unique needs. My goal is to Listen TO YOU , present you with options and ultimately support YOUR journey to wellbeing.
Now offering evening appointments! Are you struggling with depression or anxiety and is it negatively impacting all areas of your life? Maybe you have tried getting help but were left unsatisfied and discouraged. It can be different. I treat all age groups navigating complex issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, Bipolar and ADHD. I offer comprehensive mental and behavioral healthcare options including evidenced based medication management along with homeopathic options to best meet your unique needs. My goal is to Listen TO YOU , present you with options and ultimately support YOUR journey to wellbeing.
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Dr. Jay Nichols
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kapolei, HI 96707 (Online Only)
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.

Sara Haack, MD -- Sound Mind Psychiatry LLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Ewa Beach, HI 96706 (Online Only)
I am a board certified psychiatrist with training and experience in both academic and community practice settings. I believe mental healthcare is a partnership between doctor and patient. My strength is the ability to offer recommendations based on medical training and knowledge. Your role is to engage in discussion with me to come up with the best next steps that will work for you and your life.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with training and experience in both academic and community practice settings. I believe mental healthcare is a partnership between doctor and patient. My strength is the ability to offer recommendations based on medical training and knowledge. Your role is to engage in discussion with me to come up with the best next steps that will work for you and your life.

Shameca Hudson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-B
Verified
Honolulu, HI 96819
Dr. Shameca Hudson is a Board Certified - Family and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of experience treating adults, children, and families with mental illness. She takes an integrative and individualized approach to care. She is interested in culture and its impact on mental health..
Dr. Shameca Hudson is a Board Certified - Family and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of experience treating adults, children, and families with mental illness. She takes an integrative and individualized approach to care. She is interested in culture and its impact on mental health..

Colleen Sanders Alford
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, APRN-Rx, PMH-C
Verified
Honolulu, HI 96818
Aloha! I am a holistic and integrative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to assessment, diagnosis, care, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. I provide medication management and supportive therapy throughout all of life’s stages. I take time to build the therapeutic relationship, becoming familiar with your story and challenges in order to better understand and support you. My focus is on helping patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, and postpartum depression.
Aloha! I am a holistic and integrative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to assessment, diagnosis, care, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. I provide medication management and supportive therapy throughout all of life’s stages. I take time to build the therapeutic relationship, becoming familiar with your story and challenges in order to better understand and support you. My focus is on helping patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, and postpartum depression.

Eric Alarcon - Mind Wellness Hawaii
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
Kapolei, HI 96709
Not accepting new clients
There are times when it seems like the world is going against you and that nothing seems to work regardless of how hard you try. You do not have to do this alone. Seeking help in mental health is the first step in getting your life back on track and living to your fullest.
There are times when it seems like the world is going against you and that nothing seems to work regardless of how hard you try. You do not have to do this alone. Seeking help in mental health is the first step in getting your life back on track and living to your fullest.

Ashley A. Renea
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN/MEd, APRN-RX, PMHNPBC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Mililani, HI 96789 (Online Only)
Aloha! I am a Doctorally-prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner and provide both psychotherapy and medication management across the lifespan. Every session is tailored to each client's needs. I will meet you where you are and support you every step of the way. I could not have made it to where I am today without those who have helped me. I want to help you live life with more abundance and purpose. Please note I am not currently taking new therapy patients nor do I prescribe controlled substances. These include, but are not limited to: Adderall, Concerta, Vyvanse, etc. (stimulants) or Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, etc. (benzodiazepines)
Aloha! I am a Doctorally-prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner and provide both psychotherapy and medication management across the lifespan. Every session is tailored to each client's needs. I will meet you where you are and support you every step of the way. I could not have made it to where I am today without those who have helped me. I want to help you live life with more abundance and purpose. Please note I am not currently taking new therapy patients nor do I prescribe controlled substances. These include, but are not limited to: Adderall, Concerta, Vyvanse, etc. (stimulants) or Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, etc. (benzodiazepines)

SynCare Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
Kapolei, HI 96707
Aloha! My name is Henry and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 2+ years of psychiatric medication management experience. My practice, SynCare Behavioral Health, is an outpatient mental health private practice with a mission to provide high quality mental health care. We are located in Oahu but delivering care via telehealth. We treat adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorders, insomnia, and personality disorders. Visit www.syncarebh.com for more information.
Aloha! My name is Henry and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 2+ years of psychiatric medication management experience. My practice, SynCare Behavioral Health, is an outpatient mental health private practice with a mission to provide high quality mental health care. We are located in Oahu but delivering care via telehealth. We treat adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorders, insomnia, and personality disorders. Visit www.syncarebh.com for more information.
Online Psychiatrists

Marquita Granda
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kapaa, HI 96746 (Online Only)
Aloha kākou. I am dually certified as a psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. I see emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health as interdependent and while I emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and social connection, I understand that psychotropic medications can serve an important role in facilitating mental wellness and in treating chemical dependency.
Aloha kākou. I am dually certified as a psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. I see emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health as interdependent and while I emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and social connection, I understand that psychotropic medications can serve an important role in facilitating mental wellness and in treating chemical dependency.

Ethan Pien
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Honolulu, HI 96814
I am a general psychiatrist servicing individuals (not couples or families) ages 18 and over. Common problems I deal with in my practice include depression, anxiety, adhd, psychosis, and bipolar disorders. My services include both psychiatric medications and counseling.
I am a general psychiatrist servicing individuals (not couples or families) ages 18 and over. Common problems I deal with in my practice include depression, anxiety, adhd, psychosis, and bipolar disorders. My services include both psychiatric medications and counseling.

Thomas Cook
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96814
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.

Satori Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified
Kailua, HI 96734 (Online Only)
Aloha kākou. My name is Marquita Granda and I am dually certified as a psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. I see emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health as interdependent and while I emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and social connection, I understand that psychotropic medications can serve an important role in facilitating mental wellness and in treating chemical dependency.
Aloha kākou. My name is Marquita Granda and I am dually certified as a psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. I see emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health as interdependent and while I emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and social connection, I understand that psychotropic medications can serve an important role in facilitating mental wellness and in treating chemical dependency.

Sheila Do Carmo Wendler
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Kailua, HI 96734
I am a board certified psychiatrist and beyond the MD degree I have had four years of full-time training in the total spectrum of treatments for mental health problems. If you have had mental health care before - or even if you haven't - you may have wondered if medications may be right for your condition, if they may be helpful in addition to counseling or psychotherapy. I specialize in offering people both, and for many people this is a more comfortable and convenient option than having a separate primary care physician and psychotherapist providing care.
I am a board certified psychiatrist and beyond the MD degree I have had four years of full-time training in the total spectrum of treatments for mental health problems. If you have had mental health care before - or even if you haven't - you may have wondered if medications may be right for your condition, if they may be helpful in addition to counseling or psychotherapy. I specialize in offering people both, and for many people this is a more comfortable and convenient option than having a separate primary care physician and psychotherapist providing care.

Laine Guillot
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96814
Empathetic care and Empowerment. Hope and Healing. Optimization of Mental, Behavioral, and Physical Health. If you are in search of any of these things, I believe I can help. I am dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) so I understand how physical and mental health overlap and influence each other at all ages and stages of life. I lead with compassion and understand the importance of active listening. This creates a judgement-free space where healing can happen.
Empathetic care and Empowerment. Hope and Healing. Optimization of Mental, Behavioral, and Physical Health. If you are in search of any of these things, I believe I can help. I am dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) so I understand how physical and mental health overlap and influence each other at all ages and stages of life. I lead with compassion and understand the importance of active listening. This creates a judgement-free space where healing can happen.

George Mackel - Ohanapsych
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN-RX, NP-C, PMHNP, CARN-AP
Verified
Honolulu, HI 96813 (Online Only)
100% Online care. Self scheduling OhanaPsych.com New patients accepted. Most insurance accepted. Sometimes circumstances of life have impeded our ability to cope. Most people at some point in their life have the need for mental health care. As a provider I have discovered that most clients have the same goals, wants, and dreams as everyone. It is my responsibility to present evidence based treatment options to help you reach your goals. It is the patient's responsibility to choose which options we implement. My care is delivered with compassion, nonjudgment, and respect. I would not accept my Ohana being treated any other way.
100% Online care. Self scheduling OhanaPsych.com New patients accepted. Most insurance accepted. Sometimes circumstances of life have impeded our ability to cope. Most people at some point in their life have the need for mental health care. As a provider I have discovered that most clients have the same goals, wants, and dreams as everyone. It is my responsibility to present evidence based treatment options to help you reach your goals. It is the patient's responsibility to choose which options we implement. My care is delivered with compassion, nonjudgment, and respect. I would not accept my Ohana being treated any other way.

Alan Wolfson
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96815
Finding the courage to reach out for help probably wasn't easy, but it means you already found the inner-strength it takes to face your struggles and precipitate change. Those struggles may include anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder or any number of complications that make life just that: complicated. I'm here to help. He uses an evidence-based, comprehensive approach and integrates medicine with preventative and alternative interventions such as diet, exercise, meditation, and supplement use.
Finding the courage to reach out for help probably wasn't easy, but it means you already found the inner-strength it takes to face your struggles and precipitate change. Those struggles may include anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder or any number of complications that make life just that: complicated. I'm here to help. He uses an evidence-based, comprehensive approach and integrates medicine with preventative and alternative interventions such as diet, exercise, meditation, and supplement use.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Program (KAP)
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kailua, HI 96734
The Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) program incorporates integrative psychiatry/ketamine administration with trauma healing psychotherapy. It is designed to help individuals to heal the root of their pain, to create movement where their system feels “stuck” and to find the innate internal strength that each person holds. The Ketamine program helps individuals to work through their trauma, depression, anxiety, to optimize personal/spiritual growth and relationships, and to widen their perspective, seeing life through a more expansive lens.
The Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) program incorporates integrative psychiatry/ketamine administration with trauma healing psychotherapy. It is designed to help individuals to heal the root of their pain, to create movement where their system feels “stuck” and to find the innate internal strength that each person holds. The Ketamine program helps individuals to work through their trauma, depression, anxiety, to optimize personal/spiritual growth and relationships, and to widen their perspective, seeing life through a more expansive lens.

Tara Valenzuela
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Honolulu, HI 96813
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. Her treatments are healing-centered, education-forward, and person-focused. This involves customized strategies for medication management. 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. Her treatments are healing-centered, education-forward, and person-focused. This involves customized strategies for medication management. She aligns with the idea that Nursing is the facilitation of healing and works to provide intervention, education, and advocacy.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Waipahu is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Waipahu Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Waipahu has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Waipahu, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Waipahu Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Waipahu is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Waipahu Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Waipahu has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Waipahu, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Waipahu Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Waipahu, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Waipahu, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Waipahu as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Waipahu). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Waipahu, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Waipahu, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Waipahu as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Waipahu). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.