"Are you a MOM that is stressed out, tired, anxious or just feeling like a "hot mess" when it comes to parenting, marriage or just taking care of you? I get it. You may have days that you are really feeling great and then other days where you feel like you are totally failing at everything. I am a mom of three preschoolers and a Registered Play Therapist, so I understand the struggles of being a mom and the research behind successful parenting practices. I can help you feel like the best version of yourself again. My office is an honest, non-judgmental space to work on you so you can do your best for them!"

"Whether you are struggling with longstanding emotional difficulties or are experiencing a sudden stressor or loss, therapy can help you learn how to cope with overwhelming emotions and unhelpful thoughts. I primarily use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach, which will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences. We can work together to help you experience positive changes in your life, including improved mood, reduced symptoms, and a healthier relationship with yourself and others."

"Do you feel overwhelmed by trying to make everyone happy? Do you sometimes feel so alone and unconnected? Are you tired of trying to hold it all together? Are you hoping that something (or someone!) in your life will change so you can feel better? You're not alone. Life can be a challenge and it doesn't come with an owner's manual. Sometimes it can feel so overwhelming. But you know what? It's possible to make your life better. Being happy and enjoying the people around you may not be as hard as you think."

"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."

"Let's face it. Life is not always a beach. Parenting is the hardest job in the world. Relationships, no matter how good, take lots of work. My practice is designed to help people, whether they be children, adolescents or adults, better address the challenges facing them. Within the context of a therapeutic alliance, the healing takes place. The success of psychotherapy is always related to the match between client and therapist. If that match is a good one, the client will find him or herself in a caring and safe environment and able to explore how to more positively impact their world."

"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 meditation, doing symbolic drawings that represent your inner experience, writing a poem/story, etc. "

"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."

"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."

"Every individual has moments in their life that leave them feeling, overwhelmed, confused, and alone. Sarah believes seeking the insight and professional companionship of therapy is a sign of inner strength, resilience, and commitment to progress. She offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and work through these issues together. In this space, not only will the skills to cultivate a deeper understanding of self be addressed, but also understanding and implementing the skills necessary for change, will be focused on. Areas of specialty include relationships, family conflict, behavior modification, anxiety, and unraveling unwanted repeating patterns."

"'Creating Choices; Finding Resilience' describes my underlying philosophy. I have been doing psychotherapy for 30+ years in Hawaii and other places. Couples counseling, parenting issues, loss, individual issues, such as depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, or past trauma, ADHD or other child centered issues--we embark on a journey together to find a better path and tap into the resilience within each of us. Our rapidly changing world makes it difficult to know what path to follow. Military families face especially daunting situations. I am flexible, compassionate and open to challenges, no matter what your journey may be."

"Oftentimes, people are uncomfortable taking the first step to speak to a stranger about personal issues. However, once coming in for therapy, many people find it comforting to have a safe place to speak freely...with a therapist who is there to listen to them and guide them through life's difficulties. I practice with a non-judgmental approach to help my clients to reach their therapeutic goals. It is important that my clients feel comfortable with me in order for them to openly discuss the deeper issues affecting their lives."

"I have been working with eating issues for about 20 years. I am a licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. I understand and treat the underlying issues that fuels disordered eating. I will teach you how to work through feelings and help you to understand the deeper meaning as to why you're using eating/restricting/ compensatory behaviors through the language of metaphor. This will allow you to gain awareness and insight in finding your truth. We will explore and identify the function of disordered eating and will address any unhealthy relational patterns by learning more effective ways of communicating."

"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."

"*ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS* Are you feeling unsatisfied with your life, career, or relationships? Has life not turned out the way you'd imagined? Are issues from the past affecting you more than you'd like? Do you know changes you want in your life but can't ever seem to make them happen? Are you feeling lost, down, confused, hurt, lonely, unsupported, left out, or stressed? I can help. You know a lot about you. I know a lot about change. Together we can work to figure out how to make your life and relationships more satisfying. Or create a life worth living. My approach is to work to find the root of issues to create lasting changes."

"I am a marriage and family therapist and licensed clinical psychologist. If your problems are interfering with your life, relationships, health, or work, then let me help you get back on track. My goal is to help you increase your capacity to work, love, and play by providing a safe and supportive environment for personal exploration and change. Come discover the possibilities with me! Psychotherapy will be tailored to your needs and a plan will be created collaboratively, taking into account your values, strengths, and existing support system."

"Thank you for taking a moment to consider setting up an appointment with me. Just the fact that you are on this website indicates that there is some part of you that wants help with overcoming challenges in your life. I am a compassionate and caring clinical psychologist with specialized training in trauma/PTSD assessment and treatment, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. My primary approach involves cognitive-behavioral therapy which utilizes well-researched and empirically supported treatment protocols. Despite the pain you may be in now, the good news is there are treatments that work!"

"People seek therapy for many reasons. Some are in situations in life that are too difficult to deal with alone. Others find themselves repeating patterns that do not serve them well, and want to live a more full, satisfying life. Talking with someone with whom you can connect can help, and is often the beginning of rich personal growth. I listen...really listen... to concerns, frustrations, hopes...to what someone wants in life. I create a space for you where you are comfortable enough to explore; where you can feel safe, grounded, and begin to trust in taking chances and moving in new directions."

"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."

"Aloha! Are you experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, lack of motivation, overall vitality and zest for life? Are these symptoms affecting the quality of your relationships and life in general? Taking a holistic approach to well-being honors and respects each individual's full experience and unique journey, with the understanding that at each step, we do the best we can, given who we are at the time. With hindsight vision, inspiration arises to heal, grow and evolve! Oftentimes, a non-biased, non-judgmental perspective and caring guidance can help. It would be my honor to support you on your life's journey!"

"I have 30 years of experience helping people get in touch with their authentic selves. Uncovering aspects of your self is enlivening and helps in managing life's challenges. You are moving toward health and wholeness regardless of the sink holes that sometimes appear. Let me help you see the process more clearly and gain optimism. Once you see the past in a different light, you are able to act more authentically in the present and enjoy life more."