Have you been feeling stuck? You know that you get triggered but are unable to figure out how to fix the issues that have been bothering you for so long? And you've probably tried so many things already? Get ready for something different. As a trauma specialist, I do heart-centered therapy that's grounded in cutting-edge science. Transformation of pain is my expertise and my passion.

I focus on helping a client work on personal issues as well as primary relationships. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and addictions. Counseling is a partnership. You're the expert in running your life and I have the training and experience in partnering with others. I specialize in helping to improve your relationships with other people. I am licensed in Hawaii and I hold a Masters with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. Recently hosted the TV Show "Shrink Rap Hawaii. You can find my shows on YouTube.

We are all human and life can be difficult, especially in the ever-changing world that we live in today. My job is to create a place of healing and love. I work with people to help guide them to help connect with themselves and with others in a more meaningful way. Each and every one of us deserve a healthy and balanced life, and it is my focus to help create that for others through purposeful therapy experiences. I believe that we are all put on this earth to help one another and it is important to me that you feel comfortable and supported the entire time through-out our journey together.

Whether you are dealing with chronic pain or other difficulties - I'm aware that you're hurting right now. Some of you may feel uncomfortable in more ways than one. You definitely want things to change and you probably want to feel more comfortable with yourself or with others than you're feeling right now. Perhaps you're struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, harmful habits, family or work problems, or couples conflicts. Combining my 20-years of experience with your personal strengths, we can work together to find the positive change and comfort you seek.

I work with people who are struggling with difficult emotions. When our emotions take over, we are left feeling hopeless, self critical, alone, angry and confused. I am here to help. I guide individuals through anything from deep traumas to everyday stressors. I support people who are struggling to build and maintain meaningful and long lasting relationships. Individuals build a tool belt that empowers them to feel confident and resilient. Through DBT, CBT, and mindfulness, my clients start to connect back to their own wisdom, feel strong, and form deeper and more meaningful connections.

Life brings you many challenges. Sometimes circumstances can result in more difficult situations.Domestic violence, divorce, work and relationships can impact your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. At times it may affect your relationships and work/school performance. Therapy can help as you go through life's many journeys.

Emotion and Intuition-Focused Therapy. We live in a culture that can sometimes overwhelm us, causing us to struggle to feel how we want to feel. We have more information available to us than ever before, but often, we are missing wisdom that come from our own intuitive knowing and feelings, both which we often sacrifice while living the daily grind. I'm here to help you with anxiety, sadness, trauma, and other symptoms, to help you find your way back to your true self. Therapy with me may involve problem-solving while doing guided meditations, talking to different conflicted parts of you, and other creative inner transformations.

Aloha- thank you for your interest and for taking this first step towards finding a therapist that fits your needs! I have a strong background in addressing behavior change in individuals who seek that for themselves or their children. It is always my primary goal to offer you or your loved one a safe space without judgment to process your experience. I currently hold a license as a Behavior Analyst as well as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii. After 5 years of additional study, in 2020, I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Hawaii School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade University.

The coronavirus presents enormous challenges for all of us. Our mindset and way of viewing the situation helps determine our level of discomfort with what is happening. There are many things you can do to improve your mindset by identifying what you can control, limit your risk of exposure and engage in physical and mental exercise to combat immediate stress. I am currently available, by on-line appointments, to help you deal with these stressors as well as other life transitions that may be occurring.

I approach therapy as education - helping clients to better identify patterns associated with difficulties, develop skills to overcome these difficulties, and learn how to utilize these skills in their daily lives in order to live as optimally as possible. We focus both on addressing the issues that have been plaguing you as well as learning to live more fully and comfortably in each moment and activity you are engaged in. Learning powerful skills helps overcome specific problems, boost resilience against future problems, and more fully enjoy daily life. Therapy is individually tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle.

While seeking a professional to help with ongoing personal difficulties can be hard, I am dedicated to providing professional guidance towards positive change. I have much experience working with anxiety, panic, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, and depression. I use therapy that is designed to work quickly and effectively. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These techniques can help you to heal from events that may have negatively influenced how you approach life.

Life is not always easy, it often contains lots of stressors that are hard to handle on your own. My hope is that I can work with people to build on their preexisting strengths to better handle the stress life hands them. I bring a collaborative down to earth style to the therapeutic relationship, as well as creating a safe and comfortable environment for people to learn to know themselves better. Contact me if you would like to come in to see if we are a good match.

Life can throw us some curve balls that can really make us feel like we’re stuck with no way out. I believe that, with some guidance and work, that “stuck” feeling can change. By using a mix of techniques from Emotion-Focused, Strategic, Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, and Structural Therapy, I believe I can help my clients achieve their goals and grow as individuals and/or relationally.

I am dedicated to helping people around the globe find more peace of mind, joy, and wisdom in their personal and professional lives - no matter what. My work is based on three simple, but profound principles. These principles are being shared all over the world and are internationally recognized as effective, long term, life changing and transformative.

I help people find hope and relief from distress created by life circumstances, unresolved trauma, grief/loss and addiction. I promise a relaxed and solution focused counseling environment that concentrates on setting and achieving realistic goals. I place value on listening to your concerns and ideas to meet you where you are.

Aloha, I understand your fears,appreciate your courage, and have compassion for your emotional suffering. It is intimidating to trust a guide as you face your fears and commit to meaningful and lasting change. Much of our unhealthy behavior is compulsive; driven by unconscious fears, worrying, resentment, and defensiveness. We compulsively eat, drink, shop, or control others in an attempt to soothe or avoid unresolved feelings. Years of conditioning through criticism and negativity fostered the anxiety and depression. You may feel alone and misunderstood. I have decades of life experience, education, and rigorous training to instill that trust you can depend on.

I help clients identify habits that limit their quality of life and help them learn new skills to both overcome distress and achieve optimal functioning. For over 10 years I have assisted adults, children, and families to overcome difficult life transitions and address behavioral disturbances. I specialize in helping to overcome past or recent traumas, depression and anxiety, stress, addictions, and relationship issues. I specialize in psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based treatments to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and other problems.

I believe therapy is a beneficial process that can provide the space to address and understand your own unique struggles. It would be my pleasure to help you and work collaboratively with you to help heal, process, and understand how you can live a more fulfilling, meaningful, and happy life. I have been helping clients over the past 5 years with various issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, life transitions, anger, grief, self esteem, parenting, relationship issues, and family conflict.

Making the decision to begin therapy/counseling is a big step, and I truly understand and respect the bravery and vulnerability that it takes for clients to reach out to a prospective therapist. Over the past 22 years, I have successfully helped thousands of individual adults, adolescents, children, couples and families to heal from issues related to anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, family and couple relationships, divorce, infertility, parenting, adoption, addiction, self-esteem, bullying, life transitions, grief, trauma, and adverse childhood events.